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One word I don’t like much in the English language is ‘impossible’. Take a moment to study that word and consider how ridiculous it really is.

Example. The four minute mile was deemed ‘impossible’ for years, until 1954 when Roger Bannister broke this imposing belief barrier and stunned the world with his achievement. He admitted that he broke the so-deemed ‘impossible’ limit through perseverance, determination and ongoing visualisation techniques. He ran a mile in four minutes so many times in his head that his nervous system produced the result for real.

The funny thing is, the following year 37 more athletes conquered the four minute mile and a further one year after this, more than 300 runners did the same.

Before Roger Bannister broke the record, athletes didn’t even bother trying. After all they had heard from all too many people that such an achievement would be ‘impossible.’ This became so engrained in their minds, that the thought no longer even arose. When they realised it was in fact possible, they all put their minds to accomplishing the same feat.

So what does this mean in the grand scheme of life? Unfortunately in the same way, all too often our brains are washed into believing that something is impossible, when in fact if you are able to train yourself into switching that negative thought mode, the thing in question becomes completely possible.

Those who teach us that certain aspects of life are impossible are usually those closest to us, either friends, relatives, or external sources such as the media. We aren’t even aware that they are doing it.

Most of the time nor are they.

Maybe you meet with friends and say something like. “I am going to launch a new website and it will be number one

A Taste of What’’s Inside This Month

Strange News.................Page 4 Good, Bad & Ugly............Page 8 Top 10’s..........................Page 28 Useless Facts................Page 30 Halloween Jokes Page 33 Funny Thoughts............Page 34 Coctails..........................Page 53 Amazing Animals........Page 101 What’s On....................Page 103 Information..................Page 104 Star Signs....................Page 106 Puzzles........................Page 123 CONTACT THE EDITOR PHONE: 664 210 468 EMAIL: sales@thesentinella.com Deposito Legal MA-1435-2005

No part of this publication, including pictures may be copied, used or reproduced without our prior written consent. The Sentinella accepts no responsibility for alterations to events listed, claims made by our advertisers or information provided by our contributors. So there!

The Sentinella is eternally dedicated to Colin Checkley, the founder and editor of The Sentinel Magazine.

May he rest in peace.

(Born; 1960 Died; 2004)

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A common response by someone who can poison your brain in this way would go something like, “be realistic.” Don’t listen to comments like these. Stay away from negativity at all costs!

All you have to do to reverse your patterns is to change your beliefs. This is a pretty in dept process, but one which we shall soon be covering in The Sentinella in our new monthly column.

What have you been taught is impossible to achieve in your life? Take that thing, grasp it in your head and spend some time each day imagining yourself achieving it. Picture it so vividly that you actually begin to feel it is real. Ask yourself questions, such as “How can I achieve it? Where can I start? Who could I turn to for advice?”

The human brain simply adores questions. When it is bombarded with questions, its very nature is to ponder the solutions. Before long all the answers you need will come straight to you and then you go on and make your dream not only possible, but probable and enjoyable.

Take your dictionary right now and cross out the word impossible. This word could cost you a dream.

Keidi Keating x

Strange News

Editor (of the original little mag)!

Live Life to the Mac A US Big Mac addict has eaten 23,000 in 36 years and has kept every receipt to prove it.

Don Gorske said he hit the 23,000 milestone last month, continuing a burger obsession that began in May, 1972.

"I enjoy them every day," said Mr Gorske, 54. "I need two to fill me up."

"Sometimes people call me a freak but it doesn't bother me. I just say respect people as they are."

Despite his fatty diet, Mr Gorske says he keeps himself in good shape. He's 6ft 2ins tall, weighs 13 stone, and walks 10 miles a day.

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Back to School Protection A supermarket in China has created controversy by advertising condoms for sale at a special "back to school" price.

The store in Shanghai erected an eyecatching sign in the middle of a display of Durex condoms.

The supermarket has been criticised for aiming condoms at students and also for distracting them from their studies.

Trumpety Trump A Chinese elephant that became addicted to heroin after being fed spiked bananas is to return home after undergoing detox.

The four-year-old heffa, called Xiguang, received methadone injections for a year at five times the human dosage.

It was illegally captured by traders in 2005 in south-west China. When police arrested the traders and freed the elephant, it was found to be suffering from withdrawal symptoms.

The elephant's eyes kept streaming and he made continuous trumpeting noises.

It is thought that the traders fed the elephant bananas laced with heroin to capture and control it. Xiguang was sent to a wild animal protection centre on Hainan island in south-west China for rehab.

Woofy Witness A dog nicknamed Scooby has become the first animal in the world to appear as a witness in a murder trial. The four-legger is believed to have been with his 59year-old owner when she was found hanging from the ceiling of her Paris flat.

Police believe it was suicide but her family demanded a murder investigation.

During a preliminary hearing the pet was led into the witness box by a vet to see how it reacted to a suspect. It is said to have "barked furiously".

The aim was to decide if there was sufficient evidence to launch a full murder inquiry and a judge is yet to reach a decision. A spokesman for the Palais de Justice in Paris confirmed that the Nanterre case was the first time a dog had appeared as a witness in criminal proceedings in France.

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Employee’s

These are actual quotes taken from National Government employee performance evaluations:

1. ‘Since my last report, this employee has reached rock-bottom and has started to dig.’

2. ‘I would not allow this employee to breed.’

3. ‘This employee is really not so much of a has-been, but more of a definite won’t be.’

4. ‘Works well when under constant supervision and cornered like a rat in a trap.’

5. ‘When he opens his mouth, it seems that it is only to change feet.’

6. ‘This young lady has delusions of adequacy.’

7. ‘He sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve them.’

8. ‘This employee is depriving a village somewhere of an idiot.’

9. ‘This employee should go far, and the sooner he starts the better.’

10. ‘Got a full 6-pack, but lacks the plastic thingy to hold it all together.’

11. ‘He doesn’t have ulcers, but he’s a carrier.’

12. ‘I would like to go hunting with him sometime.’

13. ‘He’s been working with glue too much.’

14. ‘He would argue with a signpost.’

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Tech Support

Now you know why you are happy in the job that you do!

Tech support: What kind of computer do you have?

Female customer: A white one...

---------------------------------------------------Customer: Hi, this is Maureen. I can't get my diskette out.

Tech support: Have you tried pushing the Button?

Customer: Yes, sure, it's really stuck.

Tech support: That doesn't sound good; I'll make a note.

Customer: No , wait a minute... I hadn't inserted it yet... it's still on my desk... sorry....

---------------------------------------------------Tech support: Click on the 'my computer' icon on to the left of the screen.

Customer: Your left or my left?

---------------------------------------------------Tech support: Good day. How may I help you?

Male customer: Hello... I can't print.

Tech support: Would you click on 'start' for me and...

Customer: Listen pal; don't start getting technical on me! I'm not Bill Gates.

---------------------------------------------------Customer: Hi, good afternoon, this is Martha, I can't print. Every time I try, it says 'Can't find printer'. I've even lifted the printer and placed it in front of the monitor, but the computer still says he can't find it...

---------------------------------------------------Customer: I have problems printing in red...

Tech support: Do you have a colour printer?

Customer: Aaaah.................thank you.

---------------------------------------------------Tech support: What's on your monitor now, ma'am?

Customer: A teddy bear my boyfriend bought for me at Woolies.

---------------------------------------------------Customer: My keyboard is not working anymore.

Tech support: Are you sure it's plugged

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into the computer?

Customer: No. I can't get behind the computer.

Tech support: Pick up your keyboard and walk 10 paces back.

Customer: OK Tech support: Did the keyboard come with you?

Customer: Yes Tech support: That means the keyboard is not plugged in. Is there another keyboard?

Customer: Yes, there's another one here. Ah...that one does work...

---------------------------------------------------And last but not least... !

Tech support: 'Okay Colin, let's press the control and escape keys at the same time. That brings up a task list in the middle of the screen. Now type the letter 'P' to bring up the Program Manager.'

Customer: I don't have a P. Tech support: On your keyboard, Colin.

Customer: What do you mean?

Tech support: 'P' on your keyboard, Colin.

Customer: I’m not going to do that!!

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Good, Bad & Ugly

The Good

Victory – My, hasn’t Spain performed well in sports competitions this last six months or so? First up was the football Euro 2008 in which we all had mighty great fun cheering on Es-pa-ña Es-paña, and screaming ‘podeeeeeemos….’ at the top of our voices.

When they won the whole of Malaga came to life, cheering, blowing whistles and car beeping until the early hours.

What a great sense of comradeship. I was proud to be Spanish. Oh, but I’m English – almost forgot!

Value – Money stretches a lot further here than it does in the UK, or anywhere in Northern Europe in fact. The cafes that sell tinto de verano for just 1€ or a menu del dia for 5€ still do exist. Let’s hope our value for money here on the Spanish costas continues for a long time yet. When I’m 80 I still want that feeling of a full purse!

Views – Wherever the eye wanders in Spain there are stunning views to be found. The peaceful lake of Viñuela, the

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rugged mountains, the characteristic sea, the rolling beaches, even the whirring power turbines of the Costa de la Luz…there really is a view to suit all tastes.

The Bad

Verbs – Urrrgg! Why do such finicky words have to exist. There are way too many to learn in any kind of rapido timeframe. I only wish I was three again, when information just seemed to sink in quicker.

Vacation – Holidays? What are they?!

The Ugly

Vagrants – Especially the ones that hang around outside supermarkets drinking cheap wine and beer all day while begging for loose change. Then of course there are the ones of mainly Eastern European descent who think it is perfectly acceptable to show you a picture of their baby, rub their tummies, pull the most pathetic, sad face and stick their hand out demanding money. Sorry, I’m not fooled. How come the majority of them weigh in at 14 stone anyway? Certainly not hungry in my book.

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Mr Prop Services

MR Property Services, an accomplished family business - based between Torrox Costa and Competa - is celebrating its eighth successful year on the Costa del Sol.

Acquiring a wealth of experience throughout the last eight years and building their varied portfolio of projects from simple domestic jobs to more drastic house reforms, MR Property Services aim to minimise the stress caused by home renovation. They pride themselves in working very closely with their clients, helping to transform mere ideas into a dream home at realistic and affordable prices.

The latest news from Mike Revill, Director of MR Property Services, is that MR Property Services are the approved distributer of Calor Verde’s swimming pool heat pumps. “People now realise the benefits of heating their swimming pools. Not only does it dramatically lengthen the swimming season for them, but a heated swimming pool also adds value to their home with a heightened potential income from villa rental.” advises Mike. “Installing a swimming pool heater will increase the amount of time you can spend swimming in your pool, so maximising your investment. Why spend thousands of Euros on your pool if your enjoyment is limited to only a few months each year?”

A Calor Verde heat pump is an “ultra soft start pump”, which starts the machine gradually, ensuring no sudden demand of current that would result in activation of the trip switch. It is an ”air to water” heat pump, which takes heat from the surrounding air and transfers it to the water in your swimming pool via the heat exchanger - thus making it extremely economical to run.

This association with Calor Verde of Competa enhances MR Property Services’ already highly flourishing business.

Alongside Calor Verde swimming pool heat pumps, MR Property Services also

supply Daisy pool covers. Once your pool is heated, a Daisy pool cover maintains that heat and reduces evaporation.

Daisy’s advanced manufacturing technique uses super toughened polyethylene containing the maximum antioxidants, tougheners and UV inhibitors. The cover resists salt, sun and chemicals so efficiently that Daisy provide an eight year warranty on the 500 micron cover and a four year warranty on the 300 micron cover. Daisy also have a wide range of pool cover rollers, which come with a ten year warranty.

To enquire about Calor Verde heat pumps, Daisy pool covers or any of MR Property Services other services, please contact Mike Revill on +34 951247239 or visit their website: www.mrproperty-services.com.

MR Property Services for plumbing, electrics, kitchens, bathrooms, reforms, extensions, brickwork, tiling and much, much more.

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Random Jokes

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An Essex girl goes to the council to register for child benefit.

'How many children?' asks the council worker.

'10' replies the Essex girl.

'10?' says the council worker. 'What are their names?'

'Wayne, Wayne, Wayne, Wayne, Wayne, Wayne, Wayne, Wayne, Wayne and Wayne.'

'Doesn't that get confusing?'

'Naah...' says the Essex girl 'its great because if they are out playing in the street I just have to shout Wayne, yer dinner’s ready or Wayne go to bed now and they all do it...'

'What if you want to speak to one individually?' says the perturbed council worker.

'That's easy,' says the Essex girl... 'I just use their surnames.'

---------------------------------------------------An Essex girl walks into the local dry cleaners. She places a garment on the counter.

'I'll be back tomorrow afternoon to pick up my dress.' she says.

'Come again?' says the clerk, cupping his ear.

'No' she replies. 'It's mayonnaise.'

---------------------------------------------------Essex Girl enters a sex shop & asks for a vibrator.

The man says 'Choose from our range on the wall.'

She says 'I'll take the red one.'

The man replies 'That's a fire extinguisher.'

---------------------------------------------------An Essex girl is involved in a nasty car crash and is trapped and bleeding. The paramedics soon arrive on site.

Medic: 'It's OK I'm a paramedic and I'm going to ask you some questions?'

Girl: 'OK' Medic: 'What's your name?'

Girl: ' Sharon .'

Medic: 'OK Sharon, is this your car?'

Sharon: 'Yes.' Medic: 'Where are you bleeding from?'

Sharon: 'Romford, mate.'

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BODY WRAPPING… all about beauty news

jumped at the chance. “This has for more than 10 years been the most qualified method for loosing inches and gaining firmer skin” I heard Christina say, “All your problem areas, thighs and stomach, alleviating small varicose veins, cellulite and stretch marks too”. This was for me!! Christina firstly in her lovely welcoming and relaxing salon measured Ever had a baby and ended up with some excess my thighs and waist and proceeded to rub seaweed cream blubber? Been on holiday and over done the food and over my legs and stomach followed by a ‘special cream’ then beer? Tried endless diets and never seen the results? began wrapping me in a thick cling film. It was very funny Well me, i’m the former. When Christina at “all about and at the end I felt a bit like a mummy all wrapped up. It was great fun though. I lay down for 1 hour covered with a beauty” invited me for a session of body wrapping I lovely heated blanket in a relaxing room with soft music playing and my eyes covered – lovely! Needless to say I fell asleep. Christina woke me up and with a great cutting device removed the cling film, measured me and low and behold, I did not think it was possible but had lost ½ cm on each of my thighs and 2cms around my waist!!!!! Even us skinny ones can lose some pounds too, and I must say with the detox it leaves the skin feeling so soft too.

This session ‘Powerbody Wrap with Seaweed’ costs just 39€ and with the results showing from the first treatment that can’t be bad. Why not make an afternoon of it and treat yourhair - cosmetic - make up self, it can be perfectly combined with a facial – Ah bliss!! the first make over shop All about beauty is offering different body wraps customized for your individual needs.

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The following was developed as a mental age assessment by the School of Psychiatry at Harvard University . Take your time and see if you can read each line aloud without a mistake. The average person over 40 years of age cannot do it!

1. This is this cat.

2. This is is cat.

3. This is how cat.

4. This is to cat.

5. This is keep cat.

6. This is an cat.

7. This is old cat.

8. This is fart cat.

9. This is busy cat.

10. This is for cat.

11. This is forty cat.

12. This is seconds cat.

Now go back and read the third word in each line from the top down!

And if you didn’t get then we suggest a trip to the doctors is in hand!

Drunkeness

Things that are difficult to say when drunk 1. Innovative 2. Preliminary 3. Proliferation 4. Cinnamon Things that are very difficult to say when drunk 1. Specificity 2. Anti-constitutionalistically 3. Passive-aggressive disorder 4.Transubstantiate

Things that are downright impossible to say when drunk 1. No thanks, I'm married.

2. Nope, no more booze for me!

3. Sorry, but you're not really my type.

4. Kebab? No thanks, I'm not hungry.

5. Good evening, officer. Isn't it lovely out tonight?

6. Oh, I couldn't! No one wants to hear me sing karaoke.

7. I'm not interested in fighting you.

8. Thank you, but I won't make any attempt to dance, I have no coordination.

I'd hate to look like a fool!

9. Where is the nearest bathroom? I refuse to pee in this parking lot or on the side of the road.

10. I must be going home now, as I have to work in the morning

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PC Nightmares?

‘DON’T PANIC’ as one Douglas

Adams once wrote. Adams being the author of the famous trilogy of books (Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy; The Restaurant at the End of the Universe; Life, the Universe and Everything; So Long and Thanks for All the Fish; and Mostly Harmless). The fifth book in the Series sometimes not being accepted by a few true followers of his work as being part of the original “trilogy!” Whilst the fourth one most definitely is. www.douglasadams.com I digress. A poor grasp of arithmetic.

The important words here are ‘DON’T PANIC’, as there is always a solution to every problem. Some solutions may be preferred to others, but always, there is a solution. For example, the solution to the ‘Meaning of life and everything’ according to the sage Adams is…… wait for it….. ‘42’. You see what I mean?

It is with this ethos that we here (or should I say myself) at RioFox Computer Services run our business. We, the general public, mostly think of computers as being an inanimate object, that little if no attention is required, other than to do the work we request of it when we want it. Until that fateful day when it decides not to play ball - all of a sudden we realise just how much we rely on that little beige (blue, silver, black etc. etc.) box sitting in the corner.

You could find a solution on our website? check out our FREE 'Hints and Tips Guide'; it just may help solve your problem. Alternatively, you can always give us a call; we are happy to provide FREE telephone advice if we can. You can find further information and our contact details on Page 13, but most of all 'DON'T PANIC'.

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Come Dancing

Regular monthly supper dances at El Trapiche Restaurant starting 18th October 7pm -11pm Ballroom, Latin American, Jive and Simple Sequence. Tickets 10€. Fish or Chicken supper included.

Raffle proceeds to CUDECA HOSPICE Tickets also on sale in Cudeca shops (Torre and Nerja) Also at El Trapiche every Thursday from 11am -12 am November dance - 22nd December Xmas dance - 13th For more information contact: Joyce on 616 046 713 or Mike on 952 510 189 or email jjmunns@gmail.com

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Log on to the usual address www.thesentinella.com and choose the edition you wish to view from the top of the page.

You will be able to read the latest edition online, check the local weather forecast and even conduct a search for businesses across the entire region covered

by The Sentinella – that’s from San Roque (costa del sol) to San Juan (costa almeria) on the coast and inland.

From now on all companies who commit to advertising in The Sentinella magazine for 6 months or more with a bargain box or larger will receive a FREE online business directory listing on our online

Business Finder for one year. Just email your business name, telephone number, email address and web page to info@thesentinella.com and we’ll add your details.

All other companies can appear on our online business finder for just 50€ for the year. It costs extra for a banner advert, a featured advert in our monthly newsletter, or for an exclusive email campaign.

There is also a funny blog updated monthly by yours truly. And if you are one of those interested in running your very own The Sentinella magazine in Spain, the UK; or elsewhere, then you’ll find heaps of info on there.

We would appreciate any feedback on the new site. What do you like? What don’t you like? How can we improve it?

We want to know your views!

Here’s that site again: www.thesentinella.com – enjoy!

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Top 10’s

Top ten signs you might be a Taliban member: 10. You refine heroin for a living, but you have a moral objection to beer.

9. You own a €1,500 machine gun and a €5,000 rocket launcher, but you can't afford shoes.

8. You have more wives than teeth.

7. You think vests come in two styles: bullet-proof and suicide.

6. You can't think of anyone you HAVEN'T declared Jihad against.

5. You consider television dangerous, but routinely carry ammunition in your robe.

4. You've never been asked, 'Does this burka make my ass look big?'

3. You were amazed to discover that cell phones have uses other than setting off roadside bombs.

2. A common compliment is, 'I love what you've done with your cave.

And no. 1...

1. You wipe your butt with your bare hand, but consider bacon unclean.

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Great Letter!

A young girl on a year's training course in South Africa recently received a 'Dear John' letter from her boyfriend back home. It read as follows:

Dear Mary, I can no longer continue our relationship. The distance between us is just too great. I must admit that I have cheated on you twice, since you've been gone, and it's not fair to either of us. I'm sorry. Please return the picture of me that I sent to you.

Love John

Mary, with hurt feelings, asked her colleagues for any snapshots they could spare of their boyfriends, brothers, exboyfriends, uncles, cousins etc. In addition to the picture of John, Mary included all the other pictures of the pretty lads she had collected from her buddies.

There were 57 photos in that envelope along with this note:

Dear John, I'm so sorry, but I can't quite remember who you are. Please take your picture from the pile, and send the rest back to me.

Take Care, Mary

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Air Conditioning: Winter to Heat up your Home & Summer to Cool it Down!

White Wine

Do you have feelings of inadequacy?

Do you suffer from shyness?

Do you sometimes wish you were more assertive?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist about White Wine.

White Wine is the safe, natural way to feel better and more confident about yourself and your actions. White Wine can help ease you out of your shyness and let you tell the world that you're ready and willing to do just about anything.

You will notice the benefits of White Wine almost immediately and with a regimen of regular doses you can overcome any obstacles that prevent you

from living the life you want to live.

Shyness and awkwardness will be a thing of the past and you will discover many talents you never knew you had.

Stop hiding and start living, with White Wine.

White Wine may not be right for everyone. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use White Wine.

However, women who wouldn't mind nursing or becoming pregnant are encouraged to try it.

Side effects may include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, incarceration, erotic lustfulness, loss of motor control, loss of clothing, loss of money, loss of virginity, delusions of grandeur, table dancing, headache, dehydration, dry mouth, and a desire to sing Karaoke and play allnight rounds of Strip Poker, Truth Or Dare, and Naked Twister.

No guessing what I am drinking tonight then... yep you guessed right!

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*Hospital visits *Document Translation *Phone Calls *ITV tests *NIE numbers *Social Security & anything else you need help with when it comes to the Spanish language “I am a Spanish native with a good level of English.”

Call Chema on: 654 403 146

Useless Facts

A selection of animal related facts, for all you mammal lovers out there…!

•The notion that cats and dogs are natural enemies (suggested by the phrase, "fighting like cats and dogs") is overstated, if not simply false. Generally speaking, cats and dogs get along better than cats and cats or dogs and dogs.

•The last animal in the dictionary is the Zyzzyva, a tropical weevil.

•The only continent without reptiles or snakes is Antarctica.

•There's a "meow" in the middle of "homeowner."

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•The Dalmatian breed of dog originates from the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia.

•Surveys show that 62 per cent of dog owners admit that their dog owns a sweater, winter coat or raincoat.

•Cats prefer to eat their food at 86º F, which is why they don't immediately gulp down the half-eaten can of food from the fridge.

•At least 63% of dog owners admitted to kissing their dogs. Of these, some 45% kissed them on the nose, 19% on the neck, 7% on the back, 5% on the stomach and 2% on the legs. An additional 29% listed the place they kiss their dog as other!

•One in 5,000 North Atlantic lobsters are born bright blue.

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Men!!!

Q. How does a man show that he is planning for the future?

A. He buys two cases of beer.

If only men vaccumed!

He said: I don't know why you wear a bra, you've got nothing to put in it.

She said: You wear pants don't you?

He said: Shall we try swapping positions tonight?

She said: That's a good idea - you stand by the ironing board while I sit on the sofa.

He said: What have you been doing with all the grocery money I gave you?

She said: Turn sideways and look in the mirror!

On a wall in a ladies room: 'My husband follows me everywhere' Written just below it: 'I do not' Q. How many honest, intelligent, caring men in the world does it take to do the dishes?

A. Both of them.

Something Catch Your...

Q. What is the difference between men and government bonds?

A. The bonds mature.

Q. Why are blonde jokes so short?

A. So men can remember them.

Q. How many men does it take to change a roll of toilet paper?

A. We don't know; it has never happened.

Q. What do you call a woman who knows where her husband is every night?

A. A widow.

Q. Why are married women heavier than single women?

A. Single women come home, see what's in the fridge and go to bed. Married women come home, see what's in bed and go to the fridge.

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Advertise in this space for a min. period of 3 months for just...

60 euros per month!

Excluding IVA at 16%

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Sentinella Homes

Calling all Estate Agents… Sentinella Homes is a new easy-to-navigate website aimed at creating a pool of properties for sale, for potential buyers to view online.

It is the perfect website to display a selection of your properties for a very low cost, at the same time as receiving extensive coverage for your estate agent.

On signing up to become a member of the site for a year, you will receive a username and password to log in whenever you want and change or update the portfolio of properties you wish to showcase to potential buyers.

In terms of coverage, The Sentinella already covers seven areas of Spain and with a big push to introduce the little mag to the UK and across Europe, it will soon be covering a whole lot more… Sentinella Homes will be advertised in each existing and new edition, plus on the original website and on other The Sentinella websites, for different areas.

Sentinella Homes will also feature on all the main search engines and via a host of other advertising mediums, such as at the upcoming franchise exhibitions across the UK that will be attending in 2009.

We will also email potential buyers once a month with a selection of properties for sale in the areas they have expressed interest in.

Become a member of Sentinella Homes for one year for just 299€ for a portfolio of 25 properties, displaying 10 images per property, plus information and estate agents details.

Sentinella Homes consists of two separate sites – one for Spain and Europe and the other for properties available across the UK. They both include counter links for ease of navigation and therefore presenting an increased opportunity for buyers and sellers.

Perhaps you one of those who is looking to buy or sell a property in Spain, the

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UK, or Europe? Then Sentinella-homes is the place to log on to find exactly what you are looking for, or to add your property to our ´for sale’ section in the hope that another user will see and want it.

The cost for private sellers to display your property is a one-off payment of 150 euros until it is sold. All we ask is that you let us know when the property has been sold, so we can remove it from our files.

So what are you waiting for? Log on to www.sentinella-homes.com now for buying or selling in Spain or Europe. Our UK site is currently being developed.

To place your property for sale you can log on to the web address above and follow the instructions. For the special offer email info@sentinellahomes.com, or call 610 976 284.

Happy house selling/hunting!

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Halloween Jokes For the kiddies, what a laugh‌!

What is a Mummie's favorite type of music?

Wrap!!!!!

Why do demons and ghouls hang out together?

Because demons are a ghouls best friend!

What's a monster's favorite bean?

A human bean.

night?

Anywhere where he can boo-gie.

Why did the ghost go into the bar?

For the Boos.

Why was the girl afraid of the vampire?

He was all bite and no bark.

Why did the game warden arrest the ghost?

He didn't have a haunting license.

Why didn't the skeleton dance at the party?

He had no body to dance with.

Why can't the boy ghost have babies?

Because he has a Hallo-weenie.

What happens when a ghost gets lost in the fog?

He is mist.

Where does a ghost go on Saturday

Why is a ghost such a messy eater?

Because he is always a goblin.

What do you call a witch who lives at the beach?

A sand-witch.

Where did the goblin throw the football?

Over the ghoul line.

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Funny Thoughts

If you mixed vodka with orange juice and milk of magnesia, would you get a Phillip’s Screwdriver?

Do flies get embarrassed when they are unzipped?

Can fish ever get thirsty?

Do humming birds hum because they don’t know the words?

Do hungry cows have ravenous appetites?

Do Scottish Terriers get Scotch tape worms?

Do steam rollers really steam?

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Do mass murderers only kill in church?

Does an analyst have to be anal?

Does killing time damage eternity?

Why can the professor on Gilligan’s Island make a radio out of a coconut, but can’t fix a hole in a boat?

If Wile E Coyote from the Road Runner had enough money to buy all that ACME stuff, why didn’t he just buy dinner?

Why do brain cells come and brain cells go, but fat cells are forever?

Why is it that our children can’t read a Bible in school, but they can in prison?

How to they get deer to cross the road only at those yellow road signs?

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ALFARNATEJO - NPF2311 218,000€ This property has magnificent views of the mountains. Main house has 2 beds, bathroom, kitchen/dining room, sep. one bed annexe with bathroom.

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LAKE VINUELA - NPV2284 279,000€ This detached spacious villa comprises of spacious lounge/diner with patio doors to terrace, fitted kitchen, utility room, 3 beds (one on-suite), bathroom. Pool, garden and parking.

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Comprises of fitted kitchen, lounge/diner, 2 beds, 2 baths. Covered terrace, pool, parking and garden.

VENTA ALTA - NPV2451 265,000€ Country villa situated on plot of 5,300m2, with easy access. Comprises of open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge. 2 beds and bathroom. Pool, garden and parking.

VENTA BAJA - NPV2145 195,000€ Detached villa situated close to all amenities. Comprsises of lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, 2 beds, 2 baths. Covered terrace and garden. Plot 1000m2.

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All live football shown, 4pm kick-offs Saturdays 10.30am - late Mon - Sat Sun 10am - 7pm Closed Fridays Paseo Maritimo 43 Torre del Mar (opposite tennis courts) Tel: 659 132 579

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Cancer Care Hospice needs quality furniture in good saleable condition (sofas, beds, dining tables/chairs, bookshelves, dressers, armchairs etc etc) anything you don't need, or surplus to requirements, PLEASE don't dump, just ring Tony on... 661 826 654 or 638 108 564. Anything you give, helps us to raise much needed funds for our Cancer Hospice in Benalmadena.

Funny Pics

Golf for beginners

A jolly good recovery

A bit late

Say it slowly

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Perfect Pumpkin

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Tips on how to carve your pumpkin for the night of 31st October

First things first, you have to spend some time in the local supermarket or greengrocers, finding the perfect candidate to carve. Start the selection process by deciding on the shape and colour: •Tall thin shapes are ideal for funny faces and whimsical expressions.

•Round shapes are great for happy faces – and scary ones, too.

•Oddly shaped pumpkins are perfect for creating unique characters.

•Want something different? Consider a white pumpkin. Even when unlit, white pumpkins seem to glow as the daylight fades.

Before making your final selection, make sure your pumpkin: •Has a broad, gently curved face for carving that is vertical or tilted upward.

•Is free of soft spots or breaks in the skin.

•Sits well on the ground and is stable.

•Includes a bit of stem, especially if you will be removing the seeds through the top.

Although faces are the most beloved patterns for pumpkins, don't limit your thinking! Patterns, shapes, and even letters can be used to create one-of-a-kind treasures. Or consider using stickers, glitter, or paint to add even more decoration to your cutout design. You'll need to cut an opening to remove the seeds and the soft flesh inside the pumpkin. Traditionally, this is done by cutting a lid on top to provide access to the interior. Cut a six-inch-wide circular opening around the top of the pumpkin. Use a slow and even sawing motion and light pressure.

Keep the tip of the blade pointed toward the center of the pumpkin. This creates a bevel that prevents the lid from falling into the hollowed out pumpkin.

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of the top. This makes it easier to light a candle inside the pumpkin, especially if the pumpkin is tall. If you go down this route, you'll need a screw driver or butter knife to pry the lid from the sticky flesh under the thick rind.

Using a spoon or scraper and your hands, remove all the seeds of slimy flesh from the pumpkin. To minimize odors and decay, scrape the inside walls until you reach firm, dry rind. But don't throw away those seeds! Just clean them off, let them dry, and try our recipe for absolutely fabulous Roasted Pumpkin Seeds.

Now that your pumpkin is hollowed out, you can follow a three-step process to bring your design to life: Step One: Transferring the Pattern.

Use tape to attach your pattern to the pumpkin. This step is easier if you cut away the excess paper around your design. If your pattern is too big or too small for the pumpkin you chose, use a

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copy machine to enlarge or reduce the pattern size. Once the pattern is in place, use a punch tool to outline each shape. Poke the tool along the edge of each shape, spacing the holes about 1/8-inch apart. You don't need to press hard, all you want is a small indentation.

Remove the pattern enough to check for missed spots. When you are done, remove the pattern completely.

Step Two: Cutting the Shapes If you are using a steak knife (adults only, please!), gently plunge the blade point through the rind to start your cut.

To start a pumpkin saw, use the poker that came with your tool kit to make a hole at the start of the cut. Then insert the pumpkin saw and follow the line of dots around the shape. Let your blade or saw do most of the work. Maintain light pressure and use a gentle sawing motion to cut through the rind. Steady the pumpkin with your free hand, which should be kept well away from the blade.

In some cases, it will be easier to make the cuts if you cradle the pumpkin in your lap. Never try to force a knife or saw blade around a tight turn. Instead, remove the tool and start a new cut just as you did the first. As you finish each shape, gently put it out from the inside. If the cutout refuses to budge, check that all of your cuts meet at corners, and that the blade had cut all the way through the rind. In some cases, you may need to gentle pry out the shape with a butter knife.

Step Three: Clean Up the Shapes For maximum brightness, trim the inside walls of the cutouts so they are straight and even. Also remove stray fibres and strands around the inside edges.

Now pop in your candle and wait for the ghosts!!

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Competition Time Space Shuttle over Periana

Restaurante Cantueso in Periana have been running a photo competition all summer and report over 30 entries so far. As might be expected, many photos have featured the flora and fauna from the beautiful gardens around the restaurant, and one entry even purports to show the space shuttle passing overhead.

Entries so far can be seen via a link on their website at www.cantueso.net and there is still time to enter. There are few rules, but photos must be taken this year in or around Cantueso. There is no need to eat or drink there, simply enjoy the view and take some pictures. Entries may be sent via e-mail or submitted in print form. Prize winners will be announced in October.

In view of the magnificent location it is not surprising that Cantueso have capitalised on it and Nicky Scott says that in the last two years they have developed their website to the extent that it now gets over two thousand genuine visitors each week. Of particular interest is the live webcam which enables visitors to check out the view and current weather.

One visitor told Nicky that he looked every morning when he was back in the North of England, just to see what he was missing and to check the level of Lake Vinuela! One other customer even claimed he had chosen his birthday meal before leaving England by looking at the on-line menus.

For those without Internet access who need further information you can call Cantueso on 699 946 213.

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CAS Events

Tuesday to Thursday October 7 - 9 A few seats remaining on three-day (two-night) visit to Sevilla. Two nights half-board in four star hotel. Visits to Osuna, Rocio, and La Italica, plus jeep safari to Coto Doñana a visit to Ikea.

Tickets 200€ per person. Single room supplement 50€. Wednesday October 15 Quiz Night at the Cameleón Bar, Burriana Beach, Nerja. Includes supper & a glass wine or beer. Entry 8€ Thursday October 16 Sightseeing and shopping day trip to Gibraltar. Coach departs the Monica Hotel, Nerja, at 7.00 am. Tickets 25€ (Members 20€). Valid passports are ESSENTIAL. Sunday October 26 Quiz Night at La Roca, Cómpeta. 7.00 for 7.30pm. Entry 8€ Food available. Raffle and prizes.

Please telephone the CAS office on 95 252 3607 (10am – 1pm). Out of office hours, Vera on 95 252 9670 / 630 003 450 or Sheila on 630 003 473.

DO YOU LOVE ENTERTAINING BUT HATE COOKING?

I have the solution at Food for Thought I can cater for all your requirements, from pre-dinner canapes to a complete dinner party, as well as buffets & barbecues for any event.

Leaving you to enjoy a stress free occasion whilst entertaining friends, family or clients.

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All mechanical work like Clutches, Brakes & Car Services.

Are you converting your English car to Spanish plates?

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Random Jokes

An old man goes into a chemist to buy some Viagra.

'Can I have 6 tablets, cut in quarters?'

'I can cut them for you' said the chemist 'but a quarter tablet will not give you a full erection.'

'I am 96' said the old man. 'I don't want an erection. I just want it sticking out far enough so I don't pee on my slippers.'

---------------------------------------------------Clean can be funny.

One day, a man came home and was greeted by his wife dressed in a very Sexy nightie. 'Tie me up,' she purred, 'and you can do anything you want.'

So he tied her up and went golfing.

---------------------------------------------------A man in Scotland calls his son in London the day before Christmas Eve and says, I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; forty-five years of misery is enough.

'Dad, what are you talking about?' the son screams.

We can't stand the sight of each other any longer,' the father says.

'We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Leeds and tell her.'

Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. 'Like hell they're getting divorced,' she shouts, 'I'll take care of this,' She calls Scotland immediately, and screams at her father, 'You are NOT getting divorced. Don't do a single thing until I get there. I'm calling my brother back, and we'll both be there tomorrow.

Until then, don't do a thing, DO YOU HEAR ME?' and hangs up.

The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. 'Okay,' he says.

‘They're coming for Christmas - and they're paying their own way.'

---------------------------------------------------A man goes to the doctors feeling a little ill. The doctor checks him over and says, 'Sorry, I have some bad news, you have Yellow 24, a really nasty virus.

It's called Yellow 24 because it turns your blood yellow and you usually only have 24 hours to live. There's no known cure so just go home and enjoy your final precious moments on earth.'

So he trudges home to his wife and breaks the news. Distraught, she asks him to go to the bingo with her that evening as he's never been there with her before. They arrive at the bingo and with his first card he gets four corners and wins £35.Then, with the same card, he gets a line and wins £320.Then he gets the full house and wins £1000.

Then the National Game comes up and he wins that too getting £380,000.

The bingo caller gets him up on stage and says, 'Son, I've been here 20 years and I've never seen anyone win four corners, a line, the fullhouse and the national game on the same card. You must be the luckiest man on Earth!'

'Lucky?' he screamed. 'Lucky? I'll have you know I've got Yellow 24.'

'F*** me,' says the bingo caller. 'You've won the raffle as well !!

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1421 BUILDERS TIRED OF BEING LET DOWN!

FED UP WITH BAD WORKMANSHIP!

PAYING TOO MUCH!

WE CAN TILE IT, PLUMB IT, BUILD IT, PAINT IT CALL 952 521 421

Doors to Windows Kitchens to Bathrooms Roofs to Floors We can reform your finca or put your DIY mistakes right No job too small

Call Paul on 952 521 421 0r 659 778 105 for FREE & FRIENDLY advice

WE DONÊT BUILD HOUSES WE MAKE HOUSES HOMES

Mail Bag

To my darling husband,

Before you return from your business trip I just want to let you know about the small accident I had with the pick-up truck when I turned into the driveway.

Fortunately not too bad and I really didn't get hurt, so please don't worry too much about me.

I was coming home from the shops, and when I turned into the driveway I accidentally pushed down on the accelerator instead of the brake.

The garage door is slightly bent but the pick-up luckily came to a halt when it bumped into your car.

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me. You know how much I love you and care for you my sweetheart. I am enclosing a picture for you.

I cannot wait to hold you in my arms again.

Your loving wife. XXX

Now that’s love!

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Kennels

*Cats and dogs both welcome *Generous sized kennels & runs *Extra large ones for 2/3 family pets *Large, safe, enclosed exercise area *Delivery and collection service *Full grooming service on Sundays *Bath & brush any day by appointment

Wagtails is located within peaceful almond groves, Alhama de Grande

For bookings or more information please call: 655 579792 645 659935 www.wagtails.es

Horse Riding

Les and Rob’s adventures part 2...

Les and Rob left London with great plans of running a horse-riding establishment in Andalucia. Like many they expected everything to go smoothly and to live out their days happily in the sunshine with not a care in the world. It didn’t quite work out that way and they ended up living in a small apartment in Granada with not a horse in sight.

Rob kept a record of their experiences by sending e-mails to friends back in the UK. We published the first one last month, here’s the second.

Funny how you meet people! We've lived here about four weeks and we never knew the neighbours. There are eight flats altogether and we weren't even sure what nationality most people

were, we just muttered Hola! to people if we saw them and they muttered Hola! back.

Today I couldn't get my new Spanish mobile phone to work properly and rather than go back to the shop for a full and frank explanation of the intricate features of my Nagasaki, WAP, Digital, Hands Free, SMS, blah..blah....in beautiful, expressive and totally incomprehensible Andaluz, I decided to ask Mike.

Mike lives a couple of doors away and I'd heard him on his phone speaking English. 'English' and 'Phone'. You see my logic?

Mike was stoned, totally wasted, but very nice. 'Did I want a beer? Did I want a joint? Did I want to take some for later?

(OK) Did I play guitar?' (apparently I'm the only foreigner in Granada not studying flamenco guitar). Anyway Mike knew nothing about phones but was sure that Gregorio (next door) did, Gregorio wasn't stoned but was happy to join Mike in getting that way. Gregorio knew nothing about English or phones but was certain that Raul would know. Raul knew lot's about phones and used to live in Dublin, so speaks a sort of Spanish/Gaelic tongue that (as a Scot) I understood perfectly. He's on the case and has had stern words with the sharks who flogged me the phone and all will be well tomorrow (it's fab to live in a world where tomorrow everything will be perfect!).

Apparently I'm on the wrong network, 'Absolutely nobody's using Amena these days darling! We're all on Movistar'. How was I meant to know?

P.S. I've just had what Mike gave me for later. I love it here!!!!”

They did make it here in the end and take people horse-riding in the area around Lake Vinuela. You can contact them at Los Caballos del Puente on 697 594 824.

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its way into other water supplies.

It is very likely, that following advice from the EEC, filtering of septic tank outflows is to be made compulsory, with some town halls already giving six months notice to local residents.

To comply, an easily maintained purification filter is installed to the septic tank outflow. To utilise the cleansed water, it is fed into a separate storage tank, fitted with a pressure pump to feed the water to garden hoses or irrigation systems.

They can be installed with the minimum of disruption, providing safe, clean and odour free water. Though a word of caution, it is unfit for drinking!

Septic Tanks

Town halls ask residents to filter septic tank outflows.

In an attempt to address overall water shortages, and to reduce contamination of existing supplies, town halls in Axarquia are urging residents with septic tanks, to install filtration systems and water storage to their outflows. The water produced can then be re-utilised for irrigation, external cleaning such as cars and patios, or for topping up the swimming pool. It will also mean less pollution filtering into the ground from untreated outflows, which can often find

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For more information on the system call Lee Talbot on 659324586

Share’oscope See main advert on page 90

More information for the invesment junkies out there...

Prudential, bought 204 @ 490p One of the greatest specialists in life insurance and financial services with 150 year history, when the markets do change direction they will be one of the first to benefit.

Halma 213p Lamprell 396p Hardy Oil 511p Tesco 394p Barrett 148p Telecom Plus 331p Stagecoach 312p Fortune Oil 9p Findel 147p Happy investing!

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D R E SS M A K I N G SERVICE

Alterations Clothes Made To Measure Bridesmaids Dresses Party Wear Curtains & Soft Furnishings

Call Elaine on: 6 2 9 6 1 0 9 1 9

Located close to Puente don Manuel / Periana xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Cocktails

Launching into the month of ghosts and witches (yes Halloween) let’s see what cocktail recipes we can suggest for one ‘ghoul’ party!

The Mad Eye Martini

Ingredients: 1/2oz Hpnotiq liqueur 1oz super premium vodka 2oz lychee juice For Eyeball Garnish: 1 canned grade AA lychee in syrup, drained 1/4 tsp cherry, strawberry or raspberry preserves 1 blueberry Preparation: Pour the ingredients into a cocktail

shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Lychee Eyeball Garnish: Dry lychee and fill with preserves. Place blueberry, blossom end facing out, into the cavity. Skewer with cocktail pick (search for Halloween theme picks or picks that look like a miniature ice pick for the full affect).

Ghostbuster Ingredients: 1oz peach schnapps 1oz melon liqueur 3-5 drops of Irish cream liqueur Preparation: Pour the peach schnapps and melon liqueur into a cocktail shaker with ice.

Shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add the Irish cream drop by drop into the centre of the drink.

Devil’s Punch Ingredients: 2oz tequila 1oz orange liqueur 1oz Limoncello 1oz sour mix dash of orange juice Preparation: Pour the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into a sour or highball glass.

Skeletons in your Closet Ingredients: 1 1/2 parts Hornitos Plata Tequila 1 part DeKuyper Island Blue Tropical Schnapps 1 part pineapple juice 1 part mango juice Preparation: Rim a margarita glass with salt. Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Strain over ice into the prepared margarita glass.

Howoooo!!!!

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9) Never try on anyone else's glasses or you'll go blind.

10) Now, come back downstairs and go back up without stamping your feet!

11) Now, say you're sorry...and mean it!

12) Some day you will thank me for this. smack!!!

Specialities of the House: Crispy shredded Peking Duck, Dim Sum Steamed Sea Bass Special Lunch Menu 5.95â‚Ź Residencial Costa del Oro Bloque 9 - local 9 Tel: 952 53 46 37 Torrox Costa

Mum-Isms

More of our favourite phrases us mum’s use daily!

1) I'm not always going to be around to do these things for you.

2) I'm not running a taxi service. Ummm... not only the mums say this!

3) I'm not your maid!

4) Is your homework finished?

5) It's no use crying over spilt milk.

6) I've had it up to here with you.

7) Leave your sister (brother) alone!

8) Look at this room! It looks like a pigsty!

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13) Think of those poor starving children in India... (or China, or Africa.)

14) Turn off that light. Do you think we own the electric company?

15) Watch your language!

16) What do you think, money grows on trees?

17) When did your last slave die?

WANTED

18) When I was your age...

*Cars *Motorhomes *Plant Machinery *Bikes A NY YE AR A NY RE G.

Totally everything considered

CASH B UYERS *Embargos No Problem Rick: 653 477 306 Matt: 636 808 268

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P RIVA TE S ALE SECTION

Advertise your house, villa or apartment for sale or rent here...

From just 10€ per month!

Vehicles under 1,000€ free!

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Cars for Sale

MITSUBISHI CARISMA 1.6GLi, 1997, Good condition, RHD, 100,000 miles one owner from new, Fsh, recent service, new battery and ITV. Price 1,995€ Tel: 691 440 307 / 636 446 554 -----------------------------------------------------1997 FORD MONDEO, 1.8 turbo diesel, Spanish reg, L.H.D, ITV till ‘09, towbar, good tyres, air conditioning, just been reserviced. CD player, some scratches but drives very well, economical. €1,700 o.n.o. Call: 634 254 324 -----------------------------------------------------MITSUBISHI L200, Top of the range.

Last of the Classic body, 2005. Excellent condition. All the expected extras: Elec' windows, Air con', CD player etc. Original Mitsubishi Carry boy with Boot liner. In stunning Black with Silver. L.H.D, Spanish reg, I.T.V. 18,000€. To view, call 649 320 055

FORD KA exceptionaly low mileage, Uk R Plate, ex.cond. 900€. Tel: Geoff 618 940 829 -----------------------------------------------------TRAILER. Brenderup 2300S. 750 Kg. Single axle. Unbraked. Tilt. Rear ramp door. Dropdown headboard. 3010cm x 1533cm x 40cm. High cover to 140cm.

Jockey wheel. Spare wheel. 2007 with 3000km covered. Nerja area. EURO 950 ono. Tel : 653748261.

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Property Sale/Rent T or r ox P ue b l o LONG TE RM RE NTAL *1/2 Bedroom Village House *Stunning Sea Views *Totally Reformed

350€ per month plus bills

Tel: 0044 792 077 2797 Email: josywade@avired.com

NEW ONE BEDROOM furnished flat for rent in Alcaucin. Air Con, Private Parking, Satellite T.V, Stunning Views of lake and Mountains. Low Rent. Tel: Sally: 618 640 172

2 Bed Apartment in Alcaucin For Sale Completed in Dec 2008, Fitted kitchen and bathroom, Dining room, Balcony, 2 communal pools, underground parking and storage. lovely location.

Please email: fionamw900@aol.com or ring 01258 451021 for further details.

170,000€

Or sensible offers invited

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2 VI LL A S FO R REN T Villa 1 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa with private pool, garden & roof terrace Villa 2 2 bedroom, 1 bath, with terrace

Both fully furnished with off road parking, sky T.V. Adjoined to each other so ideal for separate or joint rental.

Good position in Puente don Manuel

Villa 1 - 500€ per month Villa 2 - 450€ per month Ring: Paul - 690 352 791 Tina - 680 873 881

2 BED, 1 BATH fully furnished house for long term rent in Triana. Air/con, SAt T.V, Roof Terrace with BBQ, Close to all amenities. 450€ per month. Contact: Nigel: 619 473 510 or Carol: 659 132 808

C AM PO HOUSE F OR RENT 3 Beds, Lounge, Large Kitchen, Terraces, Grapevines, Total Seclusion Vinuela Area (Los Romanes)

bathroom property being sold with a well established business. This very unique combination can be found in the countryside surrounding Mondron about 10 mins from the ever growing village of Periana.

The current owners have spent a lot of time and consideration "getting it right" in the development of the Kennels. The dog/cat area is well known in the area and further afield - the existing customer database speaks for itself. The repeat business is very reassuring and the annual income not to be ignored. It is really worth viewing and seldom will such an opportunity be repeated. Call 649 320 055 for further info.

------------------------------------------------------The Sentinella Mojacar edition is up for sale!

Launched and developed by Keidi Keating and a friend from March ‘08 to the current date. Now with between 52-60 pages.

Covers the area from Mojacar to San Juan on the coast (Almeria region) and inland to Albox, Huercal Vera, Bedar, Antas, etc..

Editors wants to start new ventures. A great business opportunity. For price and further details call Keidi on 610 976 284.

Restaurant/Kitchen share in English Cafeteria/Bistro. Monday - Saturday evenings. Based in Torre del Mar, 1 minute from the beach. For more information please cal: 609 108 759 WANTED! cheap van on spanish plates, must be good runner. Call: 680 660 232

Wanted

VILLA WANTED FOR LONG TERM RENT ( I n c . E l e c t r i c & Wa t e r ) For working family LONG TERM AVAILABLE Mininmum requirements CALL: 636 857 697 to view 3/4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Storage/garage, Private pool Business for Sale € Vinuela area Approx. 700€ KENNELS BUSINESS WITH VILLA. Call: 664 689 138 Great opportunity. Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 56 To advertise call 664 210 468

480€ pcm

B a r Tr i a n a

Open Tuesday - Friday 8am-3pm / 5pm-10pm Saturdays 8am-10pm Sundays 8am-7pm English Breakfasts, Hot & Cold Snacks served 8am - 2.30pm Quiz night Tuesdays - 8.30pm start Happy Hour Wednesdays 7pm - 8pm Friday & Saturday evening meals 7pm - 9.30pm (Spanish menu available on Saturdays) Bookings taken for alternative evenings.

Pool table & Bristle Dart Board Sorry closed Mondays

(You’ll find us opposite Discor supermarket in Triana)

Telephone: 618 373 316

Eroski Torre del Mar Panaderia Juanito Alcaucin Licoreria Cereso Torrox Costa Vinomar Torre del Mar Supermercado Matilde Torrox Costa Interbrosa Maro

For more information please call: 958 88 29 64 or 622 632 822

EXPATRIATE ADVISORY SERVICES ESPANA S.L. (Your peace of mind in Spain)

Tax consultants / Wills Fiscal Representation Conveyancing Residence / Business Permits Insurance Car Importation / Transfers Social Security

Translations / Interpreter Services Secretarial Services Formation of Companies Fax / Photocopying Driving Licence / Passport Renewals Legalisation of Buildings

Is Your Property Legal?

With the tightening of regulations, now is the time to ensure that your property is fully legal and that the deeds accurately reflect the property.

Visit us to review your deeds (escritura) and legalise extensions, garages, pools and wells.

For the months of October and November, take advantage of a 10% discount on our fees.

C/ Playa Marina, 2C Edif Nautico 88 (next to Supersol) Torre del Mar, 29740, Malaga Call: 95 254 06 11 Fax: 95 254 06 10 E-mail: info@expat-spain.com www.expat-spain.com

Offer: Kit for free Channel TV from: â‚Ź390

NO COCK AND BULL

WE’VE GOT SOME GREAT DEALS!!

Esola Sistemas Air Conditioning and Solar solutions. www.esola.es.

Tel: Torre del Mar 616 119 007.

DIANNE & CARRIE

ESPECIAL OCCASIONS SKY INSTALLED

M&S, Evans, Damart, New Look, George Plus Many Others

Service calls, realignment relocation, etc.

669 943 452

THE WINDOW DOCTOR , Fly Screens Tel: 660 597 894

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ONE STO m PUENTE DO a e r C OPEN MONDAYS FOR INFORMATION C 695 34 Bar Specials Meson Sara

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Ladies Wear Underwear & Shoes

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ELAINE

The Pie Lady Pies, Cakes & Pastries Tel: 636 810 945

Inmobilaria la Maroma

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Perfumes, C & Skin

3J PICKLES

BILL & JAN

Hardware & Household Goods, Art Supplies & Hand Painted Glassware

Selection Of Pickles & Jams Tel: 699 349 748

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HOMBRE Menswear

TONY & CHRIS Total Supplies for your Pets BACK AT LAST!

Hou seh old Su nd ay Lu nc he s

ENGLISH BEDDING

Duvets, Pillows, Household Products

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WE ARE STILL DOING

OUR RESTAURANT IS NOW OPEN INTIMATE AND UNIQUE INTERNATIONAL FOOD WITH A DIFFERENCE AND A TOUCH OF CLASS

OUTSIDE CATERING

FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS BE IT A SMALL PARTY OR A WEDDING

PLEASE CALL US TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE TEL: 951 16 75 73 OR 657 83 63 12 CRUCE DE PERIANA VENTA BAJA PUENTE DON MANUEL

ARKWRIGHTS

The British Store & More OPEN ALL “OURS”

Puente don Manuel

M ake sure you make the right move & turn right at Venta Baja crossroads to Arkwrights Aladdin’s Cave!

(Nicknamed by all who visit us).

OCTOBER OFFER: 10% OFF ALL BAKING PRODUCTS & DESIGNER SUNGLASSES 2€

CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS Oh no I hear you all say. Well like it or not you have to think of it soon because of postage etc.

We have a surprise in store for all of you, this year we have rented a temporary location JUST for you to look around in a little more comfort. Needless to say I doubt if we will leave any spare space spare!!! Well you know us, if it’s to be filled we fill it.

We have an assortment of loads of different gift ideas for you, some are small gifts just starting at .50cts and then we have more expensive gifts for that someone special.

Open Monday - Saturday 8am till late Sunday 10am - 4pm

"NOW ACCEPTING MAJOR CREDIT CARDS"

ARKWRIGHTS”

The British Store & More OPEN ALL “OURS

Puente don Manuel

STOCKING FILLERS GALORE........ and......... CHRISTMAS CARDS AT 1.50€ a box, when they are gone they are gone, so look lively!

In fact we are filling up with everything you need for Christmas, having just spent a week in the UK searching for those bargains you love so much, we have gone absolutely crackers with these selling at 2.50€ a box of 9 mini crackers together with lots more reasonably priced ones.

Everyone who likes clocks is in for a treat, as we have some extremely nice novelty clocks which make ideal Christmas presents, with something for everyone, they include clocks in the form of tool kits, garden tools, kitchen equipment, prams, food mixers, cars, motorcycles, golf carts, movie cameras, baths, treadle machine, barbers chair, musical instruments, lipstick, cameras, photo frames, baths, dogs, fireman, petrol pump and even a toilet!!

On the food side we are starting to take orders for your fruit and vegetables, turkeys, gammons and all the usual trimmings as we have done in past years, we already have a large selection of Christmas puddings, and those mouth watering mince pies at 1.50€ its not worth baking! Arriving soon are some tins of sweets, Roses, Quality Street, Heroes, Celebrations all at 15€ so don’t miss out, this year we intend to have something for everyone.

(If we’re in we’re Open)

www.arkwrights-groceries.com

95 11 67 289 95 11 67 674 65 93 75 603

A.R. Building Contractors English builders with over 20 years experience for all your building requirements.

Reforms, Extensions, Swimming Pools & Terraces.

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Plastering & Tiling.

Specialists in damp and soundproofing.

PVC windows and doors Bricklaying supplied & installed.

All works fully insured and guaranteed. References available.

For a no obligation FREE quotation

Kitchen Installations

Tiling & Terraces

Call: 628 237 876 or 95 252 6354 Email:arbuilding@hotmail.co.uk

Bathrooms

Swimming Pools

Plastering

Constructions Van Driel S.L.

· NEW BUILD, REFORMS, EXTENSIONS, PLUMBING. · TILING, PLASTERING, PAINTING, ELECTRICAL. · SOLAR PANELS, UNDERFLOOR HEATING, POOLS, ETC…. · PROFESIONAL TEAM WORKING AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES. · WE SPEAK ENGLISH, GERMAN, SPANISH, FRENCH & DUTCH. · AND FOR ADVISE AND QUOTATION, PLEASE COME TO OUR OFFICE.

We are just in front of Hotel Mainake (Torre del Mar) TEL: +34 952 96 78 60 MOBILE: +34 696 398 985 FAX: +34 952 545 419 E-MAIL: construc.vandriel@hotmail.com C/Los Prados nº 9 bajo, 29740 Torre del Mar (Malaga)

Ri - Jo

Dutch Bar Sky Sports available Specialities in Dutch cooking Open 10am - late 7 days a week Tel: 696 398 985 Algarrobo Costa (next to swimming pool)

Giving your Landscapes the edge!

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Tel: 952 555205

Contain...

Low voltage cables Accent lighting Irrigation pipes

Create...

Various stamp patterns Multiple colours Numerous sizes/styles

www.camparge.com Mob: 692 482202

info@enterware.es

CONSTRUCTION & HIRE

For Hire - For Sale

For all your building, reform and machine hire requirements.

From Nerja to Malaga.

Good quality machines at competitive rates, with or without driver. Excavation and installation of tanks, clearance, etc.

English: 696 547 646 Spanish: 636 219 689 Ask to see our work

Do you require a translator? We have a young lady who can assist you. With own transport.

CLINICA VETERINARIA

Puente Don Manuel

10am-1pm

CLINICA VETERINARIA

Competa

10.30am-1pm

CLINICA VETERINARIA

La Caleta10am-2pm & 3.30pm-8pm

Edificio Al-Zabel, Bajo 3, Cruce de Don Manuel Alcaucin Tel. 951 16 76 66 Urg. 657 582 225 Avda. Torrox, 23 B 29754 Competa Tel. 952 55 33 60 Urg. 657 582 225

Avda. Andalucia, 136 29751 Caleta de Velez (Malaga) Tel. 952 55 10 10 Urg. 657 582 225

Consultations, Analysis, X-Ray, Surgery, Hospitalisation, Home Visits, Microchip, Pet Food & Accessories, Hairdresser, Official Certifications

PUENTE DON MANUEL

All our food is prepared using only fresh ingredients

SUNDAY LUNCH Choice of meats Fresh vegetables + Free glass of wine only 8.95€ Selection of homemade dishes to takeaway Open from 9am every day for breakfasts

C/Dr Maranon, (1 min from beach), Torre del Mar

Call: 609 108 759

WAS 1585€

S P E C I A L O F F E R 1 29 9 €

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10.00-14.00 & 16.00-20.00. Sat 10.00-14.00 Ctra. Malaga - Almeria, KM 281, El Morche Tel: 952 53 15 75

Kieler JURGEN IN ALGARROBO COSTA

S NA CK B A R & RES TA UR AN T

SpecialISING in gERMAN sAUSAGE, Lamb, Ribs & Fish open 9am - 11p m ( Closed Tuesdays) New menu

LUNCHTIME SPECIALPLATE CHOICE OF 40 DISHES ONLY 6â‚Ź

Every Weekend 1/2 Crispy Duck with Red Cabbage & Potato Dumplings Nr. Centro Internacional 72BJ Algarrobo Costa (Opposite large swimming pool) Tel:628 239 780

SAXON S.L 67 8 2 3 2 2 5 3 662 39 83 72 J CB Digg e r Hir e

New Machine & Mini Diggers Available G o o d R a t es

Velez Malaga Area

BIKES, BIKES AND MORE BIKES! We are delighted to announce the addition of bikes to our hire stock BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. We welcome you to inspect, select & collect from our NEW SHOWROOM at LAKE VINUELA BUT PLEASE PHONE BEFOREHAND TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT AS WE ARE OFTEN OUT DELIVERING. WE ARE SITUATED AT KM29 (ON RIGHT) OFF A356 1KM PAST CAMPING & PANTANO RESTAURANT. WE ARE SIGNPOSTED FROM THERE. F RE E P LA Y M A T O R T O Y FO R T H E D U R A T I O N O F T HE HI R E .

From bikes to buggies, stairgates to sterilisers.

Everything you need for when little ones come to visit.

C O M E A ND S E E U S A T K M 2 9 O N T HE A 3 5 6

P H O N E D A W N O N : 62 7 9 3 1 3 6 0 W EB S I T E : W W W .N U R S E R Y N E E D S .C O M E M AI L : d a wn @ n u rs e r yn e e d s . co m

European Soccer School Making Soccer Fun

The European Soccer School would like to congratulate two of its players who have just recently signed a contract and sponsorship deal with Athletic Bilboa. Adam and Jessie both originally from Australia were offered places in UD Nerja then FC Velez but were able to secure places with this great club, we wish them all the best. We wish the best for all our other players trialing at Athletico Madrid, HJK, Liverpool, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Colchester and many more professional clubs. All our players are offered the same opportunities as we believe that football is for all... We have centres of excellence in Torre del Mar, Nerja, Comares, Mijas, Competa & Vinuela. We have professional scouts all over keeping an eye out for that special talent.

So, if YOU or Your CHILD would like to be a part of this great experience then don't hesitate to contact us.

WE OFFER

• Toddlers Football • Girls Football • Fun Football Camps • Centres of Excellence • Skills Award Programme • Federal Football • Senior Football • Pro Training Camps • Coach Education

For further details or booking forms please contact me by email: ljogbolu@hotmail.com or on 0034 697915833 Luke Ogbolu Director of Coaching European Soccer School

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ARTS & CRAFTS CENTRE

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Benamargosa

www.la-vaqueria.com

UNIQUE SOUVENIRS HANDMADE GIFTS CRAFTING PRODUCTS ART MATERIALS COMMISSIONS PAINTINGS CRAFT DAYS CLASSES HOMEBAKED FOOD TO TAKEAWAY CAFE We are at the top of C/Arroyo Limon.

Open Tues-Sat 10am-2pm and Tues-Fri 5pm-8pm Full English Roast Dinner in the garden every Sunday

www.thefurniturebarns.com

Country Furniture, furnishings, accessories and much, much more...

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La Vaqueria Diaries

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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1ST 2008 DEAR DIARY…….

As I’ve now had LA VAQUERIA open for a couple of years I feel today’s entry should deal with a few home truths.

Last week I found myself accompanying customers down the road as they were trying to leave, still talking about what we do here. I wonder if they found that quirky British eccentricity endearing?!

All of the lovely visitors who make it through the road works each month (THANKYOU……you know who you are!) arrive triumphant, (albeit sometimes a little travel weary) and once introductions are made and refreshments served everybody wants to know what it is that we do here in LA VAQUERIA ARTS & CRAFTS CENTRE. To be honest, I do so much that although I start off with the good intention of explaining clearly and concisely I am soon waffling, losing the thread and then forget completely!

“Senior” moments can definitely be ruled out as I’m simply not old enough (and neither are any of my friends or visitors…just in case they are reading).

Upon reflection, I’m wondering if I’m just not business like enough…..of course I shall be using the “artistic temperament” excuse to get over that one! On the other hand, I am running my own show so perhaps I should put any inconsistencies down to Gemini ism – dual personality: one in business, one up to her armpits in paint?! That seems to have most angles covered but leaves the glar-

ingly obvious dilemma of how to improve? How to become more efficient?

One possibility would be to look up my website where Katrina Franke Software and I have gone to great lengths to ensure that all of the activities are clearly stated. I’m wondering weather a few placards around the garden along with some strategically placed prompt cards might be an idea? But as a relatively new student to the “art of delegation” I have learnt that the best course of action would probably be for those of you who did manage to glean some sense out of me to swap it with those who have a different bit, then keep passing it on so that when you call in next time you can tell me what I’m up to whilst I get the kettle on and slice the cake!!!

For those of you who would like to help out, join a class or simply drop in for a fun visit call Su on 952517273, visit the website at www.lavaqueria.com or check advert on opposite page for further details, and don´t forget, all pre-booked carvers, painters and crafters may have a lift to avoid roadworks.

Funny Pic

Now this is what my office needs!!!

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D&S ELECTRICS

A professional service for all your electrical needs *Illuminate your outside spaces with garden lighting *Electrical repairs and installations for the home *Commercial and industrial work undertaken Call for a free quote Dave 616 681 567 Steve 657 048 833

TONY’S POKERS TOOL HIRE

MIXERS

All types of tools Chainsaw Sharpening Service

Venta Baja based For more details call: 693 505 272 or 693 286 625

WACKER PLATES

RELIABLE BUILDERS Available for all types of building works, Reforms, Extensions, Roofs, Paving, Walls.

Experienced in Spanish style building Competitive prices, Free Estimates References provided on request Call Ferry or Tony on: 951 167 224 Mobile: 606 867 351 or 659 268 791

A Fully Registered General Nurse in Spain

Available for: Nursing & Caring

For further information call Alison 952 53 54 28 627 03 94 49

Costa del Sol Beach Proper ties.com Rentals long term on Flats, Penthouses and Villas.

10.30am - 2.00pm Tel: 952 551 317 or 677 41 49 35 info@costadelsolbeachproperties.com

CHIROPODIST

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Treatment for Corns, Veruccas & hard skin etc...

Also Manicures, Pedicures Mon-Sat 9.30 - 14.00,17.00 - 21.00 Now doing Home Visits

C/Pizarra 40, (above bank), La Vinuela Tel: 695 243 238

WANTED: WALKING GUIDE

English speaker, experienced walker, who can offer guided walks for small private groups from a house near Alcaucin

Contact Jill Firth: www.snowlea@hotmail.com

MAN & VAN!

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Locally based 12 cubic metres â‚Ź25 per hour

Phone Mark: 951 321 660 669 255 968

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PET TAXI UK * FRANCE * SPAIN

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Alarms, Alarms,

As the dark nights draw closer now the summer is over, it's time to think about securing your home! “Securing my home”, I hear you say, “But I live in Spain, why would I need to”?

We all know somebody who has been burgled this year, maybe a neighbour, friend or just somebody you heard about in the next village and if you don't then ask your friends and you soon will.

We at D & G Alarms have realised through our own misfortune of being bur-

gled that it is a must, we alarm our cars but not our most valuable possession our home.

If you see 1, 2 or 3 alarm boxes go up on villas near you, would you have an alarm fitted then? Our guess is you would, because lets face it, if there are 4 villas and 3 have alarms fitted but yours doesn't, who will they burgle? YOU! So be the first to have one fitted and let the others follow you. We leave our cars unlocked, we leave our windows open and how much money have you got in your house right now in cash??

At D & G Alarms we are a family run business who fit a recognized Yale alarm system tailored to your needs with a no quibble guarantee.

Call us for a no obligation quote on: 951 242 664 / 638 289 938 or 654 953 209 or invite us around to have a chat about making your home a safe and secure place to live.

Or see main advert on page 16

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Spanish Number Plates with no hassle & no unnecessary expenses Sara Bright:

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Wayne’s Drains & Plumbing Services

All plumbing, drainage & flood work undertaken Do you have blocked drains?

Need your Septic Tank emptied?

Then don’t hesitate, give us a ring today.

No job too big or small & we don’t mind travelling Established in Spain since 1999 We have the latest equipment from the USA Phone/Fax: 952 539 239 inc. water pumps for Mobile: 634 275 030 extracting flood water!

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The Sentinella

is looking for a Spanish speaking sales person to sell advertising space for the magazine. Commission only.

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Barium - What doctors do when patients die

Benign - What you be, after you be eight Caesarean Section - A neighbourhood in Rome Catscan - Searching for Kitty

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Coma - A punctuation mark

Dilate - To live long

Enema - Not a friend

Fester - Quicker than someone else Fibula - A small lie

Impotent - Distinguished, well known Labour Pain - Getting hurt at work Medical Staff - A Doctor's cane Morbid - A higher offer

Nitrates - Cheaper than day rates

Node - I knew it

Outpatient - A person who has fainted

Post Operative - A letter carrier

Contact: Don Brown “The Sentinella’s Gardener” 30 Years Experience Phone: 685 584 829 dreamofeden@yahoo.com

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Polycarbonate Plastic Glasses & Tableware

*Clear, Looks and feels like glass *Virtually unbreakable *Dishwasher & Microwave Safe *Hot & Cold drinks (-40C to +120C) *Ideal for villa rentals, parties, BBQs, pools, spas, boats, bars, hotels & clubs.

Full Range available at our showroom: Rebeloak S.L. Avenida Torrox 1, Competa 29754, Málaga (near La Plaza de la Vendimia)

Or by telephone order: 952 51 64 83 www.plastic-glasses.eu

Dave THE Digger *Mini Diggers/Bob Cats/JCB *Self-drive or with qualified English/Spanish drivers

FREE delivery & collection Vinuela area Phone for best prices: Mob: 665 185 574 Home: 952 030 383

DM DECORATORS & MAINTENANCE

All Jobs Undertaken Reliable & Efficient Call David: 952 55 12 31 Mob: 671 718 936

Total Construction Building & Plumbing Services

Drainage, Septic tanks, Depositos, Plumbing, Brickwork, Retaining Walls, Waterproof rendering, Plastering, Solar water heating, Central heating, Swimming pools, Terraces, Pergolas Free Estimates and Advice

676 555 355 / 951 163 032

TONY PHILLIPS

Van & trailers.

Light haulage, removals up to 25m3, car & boat transport.

Vinuela based, 25 years experience.

Local or anywhere in Europe.

Regular Spain-UK-Spain trips.

Phone 636 844 209 E-mail owensinspain@hotmail.com

SKY INSTALLED from €350 Includes all BBC & ITV channels

DISH FIT 1.2m €250, 1.4m €300 Service calls, realignment, relocation, etc, from €50

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PLUMBING, DRAINAGE ALL GAS APPLIANCES MINOR ELECTRICAL WORK & SOLAR PANELS

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This Month we look at the benefits of Olive Oil.

This is the liquid made from the pressings of the fruit of the ancient olive tree. The first pressing is known as, "extra virgin" and the ultimate known as "pomace", pressed from the seeds.

Extra virgin olive oil is one of the most digestible of all edible fats and helps to assimilate vitamins A,D and K. It contains essential acids that cannot be produced by our bodies, essential fatty acids.

It is helpful in slowing the aging process and helps bile, liver and intestinal functions; as well as there being evidence to suggest it helps against cardio-vascular problems, (being rich in monunsaturated fats; oleic acid).

There is evidence that the consumption of extra vigin olive oil exerts anti-inflamatory, anti-thrombotic, anti-hypertensive as well as vasodilatory effects in both humans and animals.

It is an excellent remedy for dry skin, being nutritive and moisturizing. Washing first with a good natural soap, for cleansing, before massaging a small amount of extra virgin olive oil into the skin, before retiring for the night, will help re-pair and renoursh.

NEXT MONTH - You will have to wait and see!

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SOLO CONSTRUCTIONS

ACADEMIA GALA

CONCRETING, BRICKWORK & GENERAL BUILDING

SPANISH COURSES INTENSIVE & CONVERSATIONAL ALL LEVELS AVAILABLE

TEL: 670732674 677417749

Tel: 952 54 40 39

FREE QUOTATIONS WITHOUT OBLIGATION

Call Ian 657 247 647 or email: drivetec@gmail.com

*Qualified UK Driving Instructor *Refresher & Advanced Lessons *4x4 & off-road courses

Able to help anyone overcome whatever problems they have in dealing with everyday driving in Spain.

English Dental Technician Over 20 years experience Fully Qualified Denture Repairs Adjustments / Duplications Based in Torrox Pueblo We can visit if needed Call Graham for confidential advice on any denture problem on: 952 539 219 / 671 724 778

DENTIST Dr Bakri

Dentures Implants & Dental Cosmetics Free check up for The Sentinella readers

Algarrobo Costa Torrox Costa Tel: 952 55 05 21 Tel: 952 53 20 12

Emergencies: 678 974 892

Including for children starting school C/Fragata, 6, Torre del Mar

CSecondhand arousel Furniture Shop

Open 9.30am - 2pm

Sale of single mattresses & bases ideal for rental properties Book exchange available Now on ground floor!

Call Gilly on: 630 211 907 La Vinuela Pueblo (Down steps at side of Bank)

Where Music Exists...

Music Shop in Torre del Mar

* Guitars * Amplifiers * Electric Pianos * Bass Guitars * Drums * Percussion * School Materials * Learning Books * Accessories C/ Ros Alferez, no 5, Torre del Mar Tel: 952 541 893

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Hannah's Writing Group -informal, creative & fun1. Start Writing 2. Develop your Style 3. Get Published -1st class free-

Meet Torre Del Mar, Tuesdays. Call 952 553 779/645 373 433 or email hannah@streamwriting.com

Book Review

Today I’m tackling three books and one genre. That’s the genre of Young Adult Fantasy. Think JK Rowling, CS Lewis and Philip Pullman and you'll know what I mean. They’re books for teenagers but adults can easily enjoy them as well. So why Young Adult Fantasy? Because these have always been my favourite type of book!

First up, Stephanie Meyer, an American author who is apparently the new JK. She has written a series of four books.

The last one, Breaking Dawn, just recently released to great fanfare. Time Magazine even included Meyer on its list of '100 most influential people for 2008'.

Her books are aimed at teenage girls, and the storyline in each one revolves around the love between school-kids Bella and Edward. All very simple, except Edward is a vampire! Though Meyer's books draw on vampire love, they are perhaps closer to the work of British teen cult novelists such as Jacqueline Wilson or Louise Rennison, concerned with sex and morality.

Second, another popular quartet of books, Uglies by Scott Westerfield, which is fab if you have a daughter going

through puberty, because it dramatises the looks-obsessed world we live in like nothing else. Scott Westerfield really gets it about young adults, self-image, the fear of being different, the desire to be the same. The world he creates is imaginative and compelling. All reviews highly recommend it.

Finally, Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin which is quirky, uplifting and full of imaginative detail. The plot revolves around Liz, a 16 year old girl who is killed in a hit and run accident. She wakes to find herself on a ship - the SS Nile with thousands of other people heading for an unknown destination. But realisation that she is actually dead is a long time in coming and only when she finally arrives at Elsewhere does she realise the truth.

Not only is she is dead, she is destined to get younger and younger until finally she is sent back to Earth to live another life.

Like the other two books it’s a great read, if you’re a young adult or not! So, step out of the real world and check out Young Adult Fantasy, it’s jam-packed with surprises, vivid imagination and full on drama.

Written by Hannah Davis hannah@streamwriting.com See main advert above.

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The Wr ou g ht Ir on M an

Taking care of all your wrought iron needs Over 10 years experience *Gates *Railings *Rejas *Curtain Poles *Market Stalls

IF IT’S NOT ON THE LIST JUST ASK Mob: 689 099 928 Tel: 952 508 562 Email: wroughtironman@live.com

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Film Review

WALL-E

WALL-E is a 2008 computer-animated science fiction film produced by Pixar Animation Studios.

What a fun film this one is…Disney Pixar achieves again!

The story starts with an Earth so polluted that it can no longer support life and in an attempt to keep humanity alive a fleet of starliners with an automated robot crew, takes mankind to space.

A cute robot, named WALL-E is the only one of his kind left of hundreds of thousands of similar robots designed to clean up Planet Earth, some 700 years 86

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ago.

His curiosity leads him to collecting strange items. He also watches old video tapes, which teach him emotion but he is sad to have no-one to share this feeling with. One day he finds a seedling plant which he plants in an old shoe.

Shortly after a girl robot called EVE lands on Earth in a bid to find life. When WALL-E shows her the plant he found, she stores it inside herself and deactivates. WALL-E goes to great lengths to protect her.

The rest of the story takes place in outer space and it provides some real laughs, tense moments and tears of happiness.

My Rating: ****/*****

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Problem Page

Meet our real life Aunt Sally, for all your schooling questions.

Dear Aunt Sally,

As the older children go back to school it´s time for the younger ones to start nursery, for the first time. As the manager of the Montessori Nursery Torre del Mar, one of the questions I get asked is “What is the best way to settle and beable to leave my child at nursery for the first time?”

Preparation is the place to start. Take your child to visit the nursery you have chosen, talk to the staff, ask any questions or concerns you may have.

Discuss a plan of action for the first day.

You know your child best. It might be you prefer to stay for the first half hour then wait until he/she has settled then explain to you child you are leaving now but will be back later.

Maybe you would prefer to see the child into the room then say goodbye and leave the room without lingering or prolonging it, if so do it. Be positive!

The staff should be experienced in dealing with these situations and will be on hand to give the child lots of reassurance and will ring you if needed.

Talk with your child, tell them about the nursery, who they will meet and about playing with the other children. Get a book on the topic. Read it together, talk about the story and how they will be going to a school like it. When the first day comes try and be relaxed show a positive attitude (easy to say, I know) children pick up on parents anxieties.

Let them help you prepare their bag and maybe they would like to take a favourite toy or cuddly for reassurance, which in some children is quite natural. If you are a parent of a under 5 and would like any help or advice I would be glad to help.

Why not E-mail me now with your question. sawhyte64@hotmail.com Look out for next months topic.

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Alegría – the activities and friendship club for people aged 35+ on the Eastern Costa del Sol. Bored with ten-pin bowling and trips to Gibraltar? Come and join us - make new friends whilst enjoying a range of exciting and interesting activities such as go-karting, horse riding, dancing, etc.

Contact us for details on 664 523 626 or e-mail alegriacostadelsol@yahoo.com

R.B.L

Los Romanes and Torre del Mar Royal British Legion are holding their annual Poppy Ball on November 1st at El Cruce Restaurant, during which time they will be having an Auction toward their Poppy Appeal. They will be auctioning the following: 'An antique steel engraved print map of England and Wales. This map, kindly donated by a Colmenar businessman, bear his certificate of authenticity and will be sold by auction with ALL proceeds going to the RBL Poppy Appeal.

If you are interested in the picture, or attending our Poppy Ball, please contact Margaret on 951 167 600.

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Sailshade World

Why Sail Shade World?

Sail Shade World is a global Company spanning several Countries.

In partnership with W.A.Young, they have over 25 years experience in the Sail Shade Industry.

We at Silvershades SL are the Spanish distributor for Sail Shade World products.

What is a Sail Shade? *A Sail Shade is a SAIL fixed between several points providing SHADE and vital UV protection from the sun. Manufactured from high quality, ultrastrong lightweight shade cloth, finished with double stitched border webbing that provides added strength.

Why do I need a Sail Shade? *A Sail Shade will not fall over in the wind. *A Sail Shade offers up to 98% protection from the harmful UV rays of the sun *A Sail Shade allows air to flow through the shadecloth, keeping you cool. *A Sail Shade is a stunning addition to any home, school or public place.

Sail Shades in school areas not only provide a ‘sun safe’ shaded area for your children to play but also provide an additional resource for the school in the form of an outside teaching area. We can provide a full design and installation service for your school. Alternatively, if cost is a consideration you may like to approach your Local Town Hall to carry out the installation for you. We completed an installation recently that was funded by the Schools Parent Association, with their Local Town Hall undertaking the installation. This was a very cost effective way for the school to provide shade for their children.

*Do you have a ‘sun safe’ shaded area for your children to play at home? *Does your pool or hot tub have shade that also provides UV protection? *Pets feel the heat too. Do you have a cool ‘sun safe’ area for your pet?

If not?, Then you may like to consider installing a Sail Shade.

Call: 696 831 125 or look on our website: www.sailshadeworld.es

Is your child protected in the sun?

Does your child’s school provide a ‘sun safe’ shaded area for outside play?

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Mechanic Aid Mobile / Plant / Generators / Cars

Vehicle repairs & recovery, ITV Preparation & Presentation Plant Hire & Sales All Plant & Diesel Repairs Repairs & Rebuilds on Diesel & Petrol Engines Generator Repairs / Sales / Hire 2.5kw - 200kw Official Distributor For INMESOL silenced generators English & Spanish Spoken

Mobile 676 368 443 Email: mechanic-aid@hotmail.com www.mechanic-aid.com

Sin E Bar Restaurant *New family run Irish bar. *Open 6 days,

12 - Late. *Showing all major sporting events. *Wide variety of food available. *Large spacious bar with new pool table & outside terrace * Draught Guinness 3.80€ & Magners Irish Cider 4.50€ For private parties and functions drop in or call us on 952 544 878. C/ Dr. Maranon, 16, Torre Del Mar. (road opp. tennis courts) Receive 1 discounted drink with this voucher.

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The fastest growing international company in the Health & Wellness sector is now seeking to establish a team of 5 key people in the Axarquia region.

Honesty, self-motivation and reliability essential. Full training, high income potential and profit share for the right person.

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No need to take your car to a garage. Call us today & we will come to you.

No.1 for auto aircon Service & repair

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Montessori Nursery

Torre del Mar Calle Laureano Casquero

***NEW TUMBLE KIDS*** Ages 15mths - 4yrs Thursdays 10.30 to 12.30 For more details see website www.torremontessorinursery.com For any more information ring 618 489 503

Please contact us to speak to your local agent

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Tours are from: 11/2 hours to half day to full weekends with accommodation From beginners to the experienced, all are welcome. All protective ware provided.

Book your excursion now!! email: quadventures@hotmail.co.uk

If you are looking for horse riding in Nerja, look no further

Located on the picturesque Rio Seco ll in Nerja and consisting of 3 very large outside paddocks, 5 stallion size indoor stables, a dressage size sand school, separate wash area, quarantine corral and children’s play area. We also have a bar area, toilet and shower facilities.

Horsin’ Around

Offers riding lessons for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced riders and tailoring rides to suit individual needs. We can also cater for families or groups of friends.

(For groups of six or more, advanced notice is required). A one hour lession is 25€ (one to one).

(Discounts are available for regular bookings)

Horsin’ Around

Has a pony club on Sunday mornings for children between the ages of 10 & 14. The lessons are not only educational about caring for horses, learning how to tack up, but also how to ride safely and confidently, whilst having fun.

On Saturday mornings, we have a smaller group of 3 children from ages 6 to 9. Parents are welcome to come, watch and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

(Discounts are available for regular bookings).

Horsin’ Around

Also offers a full range of livery services from DIY through to a full service.

Whatever your needs, we can accomodate you and your horse For further information please call Claire on 629 880 480 or visit our web site at www.horsinaround4u.com

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Call Javier at: 666 13 88 86 or email: magnolialandscaping@yahoo.co.uk Free quotations and good prices

BAR ATILA POOL TABLE

Under New Management FOOTBALL IS BACK! INTERNET

ACCESS SKY SPORTS, SETANTA (Showing most 4pm kick offs) Coming soon - In house pool league!!

Bingo - Rollover, Good cash prizes Successful quiz Skittles - 7.30pm start - Cash prizes

Monday nights Tuesday nights Friday nights

Serving food all day

Monday - Friday 10am - 10pm

FRESH TAPAS

Saturday 12 noon - 10pm

FRESH TAPAS

Sunday Roasts 1pm - 6pm (Bookings advisable)

Why not try our new specials incl. Entrecote Steak, Pork Chops & Chicken Breast Friday 31st October Kid’s Halloween Party. Free entrance, party games & goodie bags 6.30pm - 8.30pm

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Love UK Shops?

Loving Spain but missing your favourite UK shops?

You may be happy living a more relaxing lifestyle in a great climate but do you miss some of the shops you had back in the UK? Are you having trouble finding your favourite brands that you can’t live without? What about sizes? Can you find the right fit for you in the Spanish shops? And do you need English books, DVDs and computer games? If you miss your favourite UK shops www.ukshoppinginspain.com is the answer.

Argos, John Lewis, Comet, B & Q, PC World, Debenhams, HMV, Furniture Village, MFI, Boots, Next, Laura Ashley, Mothercare, Marks & Spencer, Amazon, Woolworths and Homebase are a few from the 100 plus UK high street shops and superstores in our ever expanding directory. We will order the products for you and arrange for them to be delivered direct to your door anywhere in mainland Spain. Whatever you want from a kitchen sink to the latest in UK fashion clothing we can get it for you.

Most UK shops or even internet shopping sites don’t deliver to Spain and this is where www.ukshoppinginspain.com can help with our store to door service and with delivery charges which start from as little as 45 euros (Our charges go up depending on the size and weight of the product).. You can order to your heart’s content to help you settle into your new home or just getting the things

you need for everyday living in Spain.

If you don’t have access to the internet, give us a call tell us what you need and we will see if we can find it for you online, at no extra charge.

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Amazing Animals

This month we look at the huge Hippopotamuses.

Hippopotamuses love water, which is why the Greeks named them the "river horse." Hippos spend up to 16 hours a day submerged in rivers and lakes to keep their massive bodies cool under the hot African sun. Hippos are graceful in water, good swimmers, and can hold their breath underwater for up to five minutes.

Their eyes and nostrils are located high on their heads, which allows them to see and breathe while mostly submerged in water.

Hippos also bask on the shoreline and secrete an oily red substance, which gave rise to the myth that they sweat blood. The liquid is actually a skin moistener and sun block that may also provide protection against germs.

At sunset, hippopotamuses leave the water and travel overland to graze. They may travel 6 miles (10 kilometers) in a night, along single-file pathways, to consume some 80 pounds (35 kilograms) of grass. Considering their enormous size, a hippo's food intake is relatively low. If threatened on land hippos may run for the water—they can match a human's speed for short distances.

Hippo calves weigh nearly 100 pounds (45 kilograms) at birth and can suckle on land or underwater by closing their ears and nostrils. Each female has only one calf every two years. Soon after birth, mother and young join schools that provide some protection against crocodiles, lions, and hyenas.

Hippos once had a broader distribution but now live in eastern central and southern sub-Saharan Africa, where their populations are in decline.

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When a hippopotamus opens its mouth very wide it may be trying to scare a potential rival away by showing off its canine teeth. These teeth can be 20 inches long. During a fight, male hippopotamuses will ram each other with their mouths open using there heads as sledgehammers, which brings their canines into play, and using their lower jaw to throw water at each other.

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Good Karma

Words of the Dalai Lama:

1. Take into account that great love and great achievments involve great risk 2. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson

3. Follow the three R’s – Respect for self, Respect for others and Responsibility for all your actions

4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck 5.Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly 6. Don’t let a little dispute injure a great relationship

7. When you realise you’ve made a mistake take immediate steps to correct it 8. Spend some time alone every day

9. Open your arms to change but don’t let go of your values 10. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer

11. Live a good, honourable life then when you get older and think back you’ll be able to enjoy it a second time 12. Once a year go some place you haven’t been before

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Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar 8th & 9th October - Trip to Seville 14th Fashion Show 4:30pm, 25th Harvest Festival, 30th Trip to Gibraltar Every Monday German Afternoon 3pm5pm. Every Wednesday Art group 3pm5pm. Every Friday Coffee morning 11am-1pm with Boutique,Library, For further information call in at the centre Avenida Moscatel No. 1,"I", Torre Del Mar or tel: 952 543 334 RBL - Los Romanes Branch Venue: Pacos Pizzeria, Cortijo Romero, La Vinuela, (formally Ziggis Bar). We meet every Tuesday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.

A warm welcome awaits all members and new members too. 14th October - Beetle drive, 27th - Social and Bingo, 21st Quiz, 28th - Talk on Funeral Plans.

Our Poppy Ball, please see page 82 for further infomation. Any enquiries please contact Margaret on 951167600 RBL - Torre del Mar Branch meet every Wednesday, 12 noon at La Vega Restaurant, nr the Mercadona Supermarket, Torre del Mar. 1st October - Branch Meeting 36 – Mini Break to Roquetas de Mar, 6th – Sponsored Walk with Alcaucin Branch in aid of 2008 Poppy Appeal. 9th - Gibraltar €10 for all, 13th - Ceilidh at El Trapiche with Chicken 'n' chips supper, 16th – Old Codgers Car Rally, 18th – Musical 'Thoroughly Modern Mille' at Salon Varieties, Fuengirola, 20th – Visit Salobrena and Castle tour, 21st – Greenfingers Gardening Group, 30th – Bowling at Ozone, El Ingenio Centre For bookings please ring 663658354 RBL - Alcaucin Branch meet every Thursday noon at Caramels (at Chiringuito Antonio) to enjoy social activities and meet new likeminded friends. We regularly have a quiz, bingo, surprise events and presentations. Caramels provide us with a wonderful multi choice lunch for which most of our members choose to stay.

Regular trips are arranged departing locally. Oct 2nd - Branch General Meeting 6th - Sponsored Walk from lighthouse at Torre del Mar in aid of Poppy Appeal.

Starting at 11.00 am with refreshments later at Claddagh Bar Irlanda. 18th Rock & Roll BBQ Night at Caramels with live music, 26th - Sunday Car Boot Sale at Caramels, 30th - Halloween themed meeting. Branch Contact is 696 391 224. Harvey, Social Contact is 696 506 193 Marjorie, Welfare Contact is 690 310 951 Dorothy RBL- Benajarafe Branch Meet every Friday from 12.30 to 2.30 pm, at the coastal, Puerto Niza restaurant, we enjoy bingo, quizzes, more entertainment and monthly outings, a superb lunch inc. drinks*, and we welcome all new and existing RBL members.6th October Gibraltar shopping trip, 10th - Poppy Ball, 24th Monthly lunch (drinks inc*), live music and silent aution, (*drinks include beer/ wine/soft drinks) For more information please ring:952 514 226 or 669 201 927.

ABC Dance Club, Ballroom, Sequence, Latin American and Fun Dances. Next dinner & dance is October 11th at El Trapiche commencing 7.45pm - midnight. Tickets 12 euros. Please advise me of your menu choice at least 2 weeks before the dance.

For further information, dance lessons and tickets please contact Dave 952 531 259 Mobile 617 863 193 or e-mail: Jacine@gonuts4free.com Bar Viva, C/Dr Maranon, Torre del Mar, Quiz night every Thursday from 8.30pm with cash prizes. APARIV Charity Quiz last Friday of every month. Call 952 544 362 Cudeca Events For details call: Laura Haggis 952 564 910 or 692 256 375 Dovestones Trio, Vocal Jazz and Pop every Thursday at 11.00pm in “SABOA”, Torre del Mar (opposite the tram station), Call: 627 398 511 for details.

Nerja History Group. Meets on the first Friday of every month at our new venue, Nerja Cultural Centre, Calle Granada.

Meetings start at 11.30 prompt and finish at 13.30. For more info. please contact Jill Chtristian-Smith on 664 760 405 or jill.christiansmith@gmail.com

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Information

...In my own random order!

Emergency Numbers Police Municipal: 092/952 549 238 National: 091/952 542 000 Fire: 952 558 091 Velez 952 500 000 Torre Ambulance: 061 Water: 952 540 662 Electricity: 952 540 662 Red Cross: 952 500 321 Hospital General Basico de la Axarquia, Torre del Mar: 951 067 000 Bus Times Telephone: 952 540 936 Nerja-Malaga 06:30*, 07:30, 08:30** 08:55, 10:10, 11:10, 12:25, 13:40, 14:55, 15:55, 17:10, 18:40, 19:40, 20:25 Malaga-Nerja 07:00, 08:15*, 09:15, 10:30, 11:45, 12:30**, 13:00, 14:00, 15:15; 17:30; 18:45, 20:15, 20:45**, 21:30 Expect to pay approx 2.90€ one way and 5.15€ round trip Nerja-Nerja Caves 08:10, 08:25, 09:40**, 10:40, 11:50; 11:55, 12:35, 13:10, 13:35, 14:25, 15:25; 16:40; 18:10**, 18:55, 19:30, 20:10 Nerja Caves-Nerja 08:45, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00**, 12:15, 12:50**, 13:30, 14:45.

15:45, 17:00 17:45; 18:30; 19:30; 20:15 Expect to pay approx 0.80€ one way Nerja-Torre see Nerja-Malaga times Torre-Nerja 07:45, 09:00, 09:15***, 10:00, 11:00***, 11:15; 11:45**, 12:30, 13:15, 14:45, 16:00, 17:30***, 18:15, 19:30, 21:00, 22:00.

Church services in English Anglican Nerja - San Miguel Church 11:30am

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Sundays Competa - Holy Communion every Sunday at 5.30pm in the Parish Church, Plaza Almijara, Cómpeta Malaga - St George's Church 12 midday Sundays Torre del Mar - Lux Mundi Centre 09:30am Sundays Roman Catholic Torre del Mar - Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Saturdays 5pm, (Winter), Saturdays 6pm, (Summer)

Evangelical Torre del Mar Evangelical (Presbyterian Church) Now meets every Sunday for Worship in English at 11.30 in the Picasso Room of the Hotel Torremar, off Paseo Larios, C/ Saladero Viejo 15 Torre del Mar. All welcome. Minister J. Hartsmith Foy Tel 952532825 Puente don Manuel - Fellowship of the King, Sunday Worship - 11am Wednesday Fellowship - 11am & 7pm (alternate weeks) We meet at Fellowship of The King premises Venta Baja Road, Puente don Manuel, (km102 A335, past Lake Vinuela 100 yards past Chiringuito Antonio) Phone: 952 518 185 or 952 033 021

Bank Hours Usually 8:30am-2pm except Sundays, Bank holidays and Fiestas.

Please note, the majority of banks will not accept bills to be paid (ie: electric, phone, rates) after 11am.

Taxis Torre: 952 540 016.

Nerja: 952 520 537 Velez Malaga: 952 540 016

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Information

Taxis continued...

Puente Don Manuel: 952 510 992 Mob: 616 034 636.

Shops 10am - 2pm - 5pm - 8:30pm (generally) The municipal market (fruit and veg) and the weekly markets are only open mornings.

Weekly Market days Mondays:: Torrox Costa & Market at Caramels, Puente don Manuel Tuesdays: Nerja & Country Farmers Market, at Jardines del Trapiche on the road to Benamagosa.

Wednesdays; Rincon de la Victoria & Algarrobo Costa Thursdays:: Velez Malaga & Torre del Mar & Frigilana Fridays: Cala de Moral Saturdays: Caleta de Velez & Competa Sundays: Malaga

Consulates UK Opposite the main bus station Edif, Eurocom Bloque Sur C/Mauricio Moro 2-2ยบ- Malaga 952 352 300 Ireland Avda, de los Boliches, Nยบ15 Fuengirola 952 475 108 Netherlands/Dutch Avda, Carlota Alesandria, 33 Edif. San Andres - 1ยบ-7 Torremolinos 952 380 888 Germany C/Mauricio Moro 2, Malaga 952 363 591 Sweden 952 604 383 France 952 226 590 / 952 214 888 Belgium

952 559 159 Denmark 952 211 797

Airports Malaga 24-hour information 952 048 484 or 952 048 804 Granada 952 048 804 Airlines www.easyjet.com www.ryanair.com www.thompsonfly.com www.flymonarch.com www.flybe.com

Telefonica Dial 1002 to report a fault on the line. For general enquiries dial 1004 Tourist Information Nerja: 952 521 531 Torre del Mar: 952 541 104 Water Supplies Velez Malaga: 952 506 450 Nerja: 952 520 154 Malaga: 952 135 013 Railway Stations Malaga: 952 360 202 Granada: 958 271 272

Town Halls Torre and Velez: 952 500 100 Torrox: 952 538 200 Nerja: 952 548 400 Competa: 952 516 006 Rincon: 952 402 300 Malaga: 952 135 000

Hospitals Nerja Ambulatorio: 952 523 131 Velez Malaga: 951 067 000

ITV 902 575 757 or 952 551 084 www.itvcita.com - Open Mon - Fri 08.00am - 18.45pm, Sat: 08:00am 12.45pm

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Star Signs

The Sentinella’s top chick Ms Mystic Mag lights your candle and clears your path through October.

Capricorn – Feeling fruity? Then visit the greengrocers, where you will find one hell of a melon!

Lucky sign – Grapes Aquarius – Don’t go to the caves alone.

You may find monstrous beings lurking inside, so it is safer to enter in a pair.

Lucky sign – Torch

Pisces – What is that funny taste in your mouth? Or maybe someone has left it there through their ill doings. Invest in a mouthwash and a pack of lollypops.

Lucky sign – Giant Wagon Wheels Aries – Your home has become a breeding ground for ants. Pick up the killer spray and blitz every corner to get rid of the darned pests once and for all.

Lucky sign – A garden gnome with a crooked smile

Taurus – Mother of Moses! Your cooking skills are improving leaps and bounds. You can now not only boil an egg, but also fry it. Next step is to try and whip up an omelette.

Lucky sign – MasterChef

Gemini – Your eyes are going fuzzy and an opticians appointment is long overdue. Make one and start your glasses wearing life.

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Lucky sign – You’ve Been Framed!

Cancer – Don’t let you know who get the better of you. If you do then he who dares won’t win and instead she who doesn’t will.

Lucky sign – A decoder

Leo – Right now you are like a busy little bee buzzing around the honey pot of life and sticking to all the niceties.

Zzzzzzzzz Lucky sign – A hive

Virgo – Chance is a fine thing and in October chance is on your side. Cheers to chance!

Lucky sign – Take one Libra – Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do.

And as you don’t know me that means you can do anything you damn well please. ‘Aint life grand!

Lucky sign - Crash helmet

Scorpio – Hey big spender! Start managing your money and open the doors to new streams of the stuff. They will be real fast ones too!

Lucky sign – Rapids

Sagittarius – Stop stealing all the cookies from the jar. If you really want to eat so many choc chip biscuits then find Seasame Street. I hear there’s a giant jar there.

Lucky sign – COOOOKIES!!!

And if it’s your birthday this month... fill your boots!

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Do You. Care ?

Care working in the UK Country Cousins is the UK’s leading private care specialist introduction agency, providing live in care mainly for the elderly and infirm, enabling people to remain in their own homes for longer.

Many Country Cousins live here in Spain returning to the UK frequently or every now and then for two weeks or more assignments.

If you are interested in earning between £900 £1,140 for 15 days (one client) or £975 £1,470 (two clients) by becoming a Country Cousin, please call Jennie for a friendly chat on 625 807 504 or 952 115 305 (evenings)

‘2008 - Scorchio!’

Has it been, as some say, the hottest summer in spain for 56 years, or is it 64 years?? One thing for certain, is that it’s been very very hot indeed...

Thankfully it’s much cooler now, things have returned to relative normallity and we can enjoy the outdoors life again in our quiet, tranquil surroundings without roasting alive. Now is the perfect time of year to take to the terrace or garden and sit with a glass of “tinto de verano” or whatever takes your fancy and assess the damage that Summer has left behind. The family, friends and lodgers are back in there respective countries, and we will all have to spend time finding and replacing what has been damaged or broken over these past few months.

Yes, it is fun and in some cases financially rewarding to have guests over for the summer months, but with these temperatures, they over endulge in matters that we so carefully try to restrict “off season”. Not just too many cerveza’s either! Mainly, the water usage and water wastage have boosted the cost of garden maintenance this year to high levels, especially in maintaining the area to be a suitable play and swimming pool haven, not to mention the pool itself.

Even making it look green for visitors has been a long and hard road. How-

ever I do believe the real solution is here now, in the shape of Artificial grass. No, not that plastic stuff but real quality lifelike lawns.

Stylex Green, is THE artificial grass installer and seller in Andalucia. They have more than 40 different types of artificial grass, which many are nearly impossible to tell from real. You do not have to water it, there is no mowing, no weeding, no bugs, no hayfever. It is green all year round and will stay so for at least 10-years. You can have it installed in gardens, on terraces, patios, roofs, balconies and paths.

It can be installed on soil, grit, concrete or tiles and it will transform your garden to an all year round green garden of eden. It will pay itself back within a very short period, because of saving on water, effort, manhours, machinery and physical strain.

It is worth visiting their website to see the photo follow ups for yourself.

Visit www.stylexgreen.com or contact Gerry on 678 103 028.

You too, can sit for the next 10-20 years in your back garden, stressfree and enjoying your surroundings and a hot Sunny Spain without having to worry about the lawn going yellow ever again!

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The Trade Pages

Do you have something to sell?

Email thesentinella@yahoo.co.uk before 15th of the month. FREE for items less than €1,000 and just €10 for items over €1,000. Bargain!

BURNSIDE to be used for Satelite internet connection €20 Call 646 902 644

SINGLE MATRESS 25€, OIL FILLED Radiator, grey, hardly used 30€, CONVECTOR HEATER grey and white 25€ or for both radiators 50€ Call: 617 781 236

CHILD'S RALEIGH BIKE, with stabilisers, for sale suitable for 3 years plus.

20€ o.n.o Call: 952 535 428

SET OF GOLF CLUBS, Torrox Park, 130€. OIL FIRED GREY RADIATOR, as new 18€. 2 MATCHING PINK lampshades 7€ each. COMPUTER DESK 25€. Call 952 531 617

MEXICAN ANTIQUE PINE coffee table.

Top comprises 4 framed glass panels.

Length 1.20m. Width 0.80m. Height 0.45m. €50. Call: 952 030 399

FOR SALE Canaries, Cages, Feeders, etc. All must go. Tel: 952 518 036

TELEVISION 55 CM complete with set top box German channels and satellite dish. Full remote control and in good working order. 95€ Tel 952 530 205

CANE 2 SEAT SOFA with 2 matching armchairs and foot stool, very comfortable, high backed with good quality filling, ideal for outside terrace, vgc, 150€ o.v.n.o, Vinuela area, Tel. 660 824 513 SELECTION

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DOORS,

wardrobe and cupboard size. Excellent condition at give-away prices. Ring 951 167 284.

DOUBLE TEMPUR MATTRESS, V.G.C. 50€ Tel: 952 519 236 (Vinuela)

TROLLY CASE, retractable handle, red, 56cm. Never used surplass to requirement. 15€ Tel: 691 440 307 / 636 446 554

HOT WATER HEATER - Deksia DK10P gas - exterior - working condition Torrox Costa area, 25€ o.n.o. Rab - 645 236 259

Job Seekers

Full Time: Generous basic + Comms + Bonus + Incentives. 10am-5pm, Mon-Fri with overtime available. Part Time: Comms + Incentives. Mon-Fri, 10am9pm with various shifts available.

Experience in sales preferred but not essential as enthusiasm, confidence, lively character with a will to succeed is more important.

Be part of a winning team in a friendly and dynamic call centre. Opportunities, for career progression available in various departments.

Contact Bev on 952 544 773 Do you need a carer, cleaner, someone to go shopping for you or just a bit of company? Also Spanish speaking so can be available to go to appointments with you. Torre del Mar based. Please Call: Brenda 691 784 463 ---------------------------------------------------REGISTERED NURSE available for care, nursing. Any work considered. Can speak some Spanish. Phone: 952 535 428

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School of Languages

SPANISH COURSES

Qualified teachers, small groups or one-to-one.

2 hours/week or intensive courses All levels

info@bemidiomas.com

www.bemidiomas.com Camino viejo de Malaga, 14 J - Velez Malaga

952 54 92 33

IDLE HANDS TATTOO STUDIO And Traditional British Barbers & Nail Bar With over 18yrs experience

Hairdressing, Waxing, Face Shaves, Facials Mon - Sat 12pm - 8pm El Penoncillo, Torrox Costa Tel: 656 752 990

Translation Interpretation

Official Translations & Interpretations from letters to official documents in many languages We also accompany you to various establishments

Avda. Condado de Huelva Tel: 665 987 369 No. 9, (Vina-Malaga) Fax: 952 54 57 08 TORRE DEL MAR axarlingua@hotmail.com

RESISTANCE MACHINES CARDIOVASCULAR EQUIPMENT ONE TO ONE/GROUP SESSIONS FITNESS CLASSES FOR ALL LEVELS Carol Grant - 659 295 346 email - carolgrant2@tiscali.co.uk Hugh Grant - 606 086 300 email - hughgrant@tiscali.co.uk Certified Fitness Instructors PARQUE POLIDEPORTIVO LA CRUZ

Chiropodist Qualified Established since 1982

Home visits ANYWHERE on the Costa del Sol

Jukeboxes

Specialists in used Commercial Quality CD Jukeboxes for your home

These stylish machines will provide a colourful centrepiece to any lounge, study or games room.

With their high quality stereo amplifiers, they are a delight to listen to.

Delivery & Installation At reasonable rates 'Can be seen & demonstrated at the Farmers Market at El Trapiche on Tuesdays'

Telephone 666 315 378

THE MOSQUITO SCREEN C O M PA N Y NOW OPENS A MANUFACTURING FACILITY INTRODUCING 2 NEW MOSQUITO SCREENS TO SPAIN THE MAGNETIC INSECT SCREEN

Top of the range 100% insect proof Magnetic seal allows simple window operatio PVC Frame fastens to window or brickwork Easy to fit or remove for cleaning Suitable for domestic & commercial applications For the DIY enthusiast, this screen can be ordered and comes with easy to follow manufacturing and measuring instructions in English

THE ALUMINIUM HINGED SCREEN

A simple but very effective screen Powder coated decorative profile

Suitable for Internal or External applications Also American style swing doors

NOW AT THE INDOOR FARMERS MARKET TRAPICHE EVERY TUESDAY

At the Mosquito Screen Company, we now manufacture all types of screens, from Aluminium Sliders, Roller Blinds and the above. We also deliver to the trade and public within 3 days of order.

We also guarantee we will not be beaten on price or quality.

For more information or free quotation, please call:

Te l / F a x : 9 5 2 5 7 3 5 7 7 69 0 29 6 95 2 / 6 38 4 99 1 40 or 665 39 2 29 9

ask for our audiology service!!!

STYLEX GREEN

New premises now at C/Del Mar, 62 Bajo, Torre del Mar Tel: 951 28 3075

REALISTIC ARTIFICIAL GRASS B E FOR E AF T E R

More than 40 Varieties All Weather Resistant 10 Year Guarantee Child & Pet Friendly Looks Just Like Grass Low Maintenance No More Mowing!

Ideal For Gardens, Poolsides, Terraces, Paths and Patios

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Vista La Maroma B&B Small B&B in the heart of La Vinuela village

Good rates

2 x guest terraces and dipping pool Group bookings available: All 4 rooms can be booked sleeping up to 10 guests.

(Price on application)

En-suite rooms, all with air conditioning, sat tv and mini-bar.

Tel: 952 519 095 Mob: 666 396 562 E-mail: vistalamaroma26@gmail.com Website: www.vistalamaroma.com

Separate guest sitting room and dining room

Holiday Lets Full or Part Management Bookings Cleaning Laundry Change-overs Welcome Packs Meet & Greet Airport Pickup Key Holding Property Maintenance Pool Maintenance Garden Maintenance Car Rental Long Term Rentals Property Sales-low commission Escritura Assistance

Never before has there been a better time to consider renting out your property. The current economic climate dictates and to leave your property unsold or unrented makes no sense at all. Our dedicated team at Torre Property Management can help you realise your investment and turn a negative situation into a positive one. We can manage the property for you or simply find a suitable tenant and maximise your revenue. We are a caring, family business with many years experience in the property business. We look forward to being of help to you soon.

If we can assist please call: 600 231 116 Email at: torreprop@hotmail.co.uk Avda. Tore Tore, (Lighthouse street), Torre del Mar

Our gutters are made of quality half piping. When installed just below the edge of your roof they redirect rain water and so prevent costly water damages to your property. PLUS, if you i nstall one of our rain harvesting tanks at the same time, rain water can be stored and then used to water your garden, operate a sprinkler or wash your car - again saving you money and allowing you to be unaffected by water restrictions.

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Las Yucas, Avda Andalucia 64, Torre del Mar www.casa-terreno.net and www.casa-terreno.com info@casa-terreno2.net and info@casa-terreno.com TORRE DEL MAR Ref.:1580 Wonderful apartment, 1 bedroom, 2 built 58 m , tastefully furnished, in very well tended, calm condominium, only 250m from the beach, 2nd floor with escalator, completely done over, community swimming pool and tennis court, on-site parking in fenced-off plot €119,999

VELEZ MALAGA Ref.:1310 Wooden house and old cortijo, 2 bedrooms, built 145 m2, plot 15,000 m2, in the hills from Velez Malaga, partly furnished, fitted kitchen, several terrace, sauna, private well and huge water deposit, several fruit trees, 3 km track €168,000

RUBITE Ref.:1698 Very nice detached house, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, built 83m2, plot 2040m2, built in 2002, only 15 minutes from Veléz-Malaga and 20 minutes from the beach, big covered porch approx 18m2, no track, livingroom with woodburner, f/f kitchen, garage for two cars, BBQ place. €179,000

PUENTE DON MANUEL Ref.:1762 Beautiful villa, 3 bedrooms, built 116 m2, plot 5.000 m2, fantastic mountain and sea views, new construction, best materials, living room with wood burner, terrace, south facing €214,000

Telephone: 952 965 724 :: 680 518 426

ARENAS Ref.: 1754 Lovely country home, 3 bedrooms, built 103 m2, plot 5.200 m2, private pool and jacuzzi, magnificent mountain views, living room with wood burner and a/c, f/f kitchen, several terraces, storage room, 2 km of track €229,000

ALMAYATE - ALTO Ref.: 1767 Nice detached house, 2 bedrooms, built 80m2, plot 4220m2, only 2,5 km from the beach, nice mountain and sea views, living room with wood burner, big conservatory, BBQ, own pool, double garage, good access, well kept garden €270,000

ARENAS Ref.:1752 Nice rustic finca, 4 bedrooms, built 184 m2, plot 1030 m2, completely renovated, 2 separate houses, marvellous mountain views, a/c hot + cold, private pool 7x5m, living room with log burner, f/f kitchen, about 3 km track €299,000

CALETA DE VELEZ Ref.: 1368 Beautiful detached villa, 3 bedrooms, built 169 m², plot 224m², furnished, living room with fire place, air conditioned, several terraces, communal pool and garden, basement with garage, storage room, only 1 km. to the beach. €330,000

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Puzzle Page Get Quizical

1. What was the food of the gods in classical mythology?

2. What drink would you make from Hyson?

3. In which country was holiday camp proprietor Sir Billy Butlin born?

4. Who was the author of the play She Stoops to Conquer?

4. A woman was horrified to find a fly in her tea. The waiter took her cup and went into the kitchen and returned with a fresh cup of tea. She shouted, "You brought me the same tea!" How did she know?

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Sudoku Puzzles

5. What is the name given to a flat topped plateau with steep edges?

6. What in the game of bowls is the Kitty?

7. What in South Africa is one’s oupa?

8. What is the capital of St. Lucia?

9. Marmolada is the highest peak of which European mountain range?

10. How many pounds are in a ton?

Hey Diddle Riddle

1. What is the easiest way to throw a ball, and have it stop, and completely reverse direction after travelling a short distance?

2. Two fathers and two sons went fishing one day. They were there the whole day and only caught 3 fish. One father said, that is enough for all of us, we will have one each. How can this be possible?

3. There is a frog, dead in the middle of an island. If he swims north, the distance to the mainland is 2 meters. If he swims south, the distance to the mainland is 3 meters. If he swims east or west, the distance is 4 meters. Which way does he swim?

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Hey Diddle Riddle Answers

Two women were playing golf. One teed off and watched in horror as her ball headed directly toward a foursome of men playing the next hole. The ball hit one of the men. He immediately clasped his hands together at his groin, fell to the ground and proceeded to roll around in agony.

The woman rushed down to the man, and immediately began to apologise.

'Please allow me to help. I'm a Physical Therapist and I know I could relieve your pain if you'd allow me,'she told him.

'Oh, no, I'll be all right. I'll be fine in a few minutes,' the man replied.

He was in obvious agony, lying in the fetal position, still clasping his hands together at his groin. At her persistence, however, he finally allowed her to help.

She gently took his hands away and laid them to the side, loosened his pants and put her hands inside. She administered tender and artful massage for several long moments and asked, 'How does that feel'? He replied, 'It feels great, but I still think my thumb's broken.'

---------------------------------------------------A drunk walks out of a bar with a key in his hand and he is stumbling back and forth. A cop on the beat sees him and approaches "Can I help you sir?"

"Yessh! Ssssomebody ssstole my carrr" the man replies.

The cop asks "Where was your car the last time you saw it?"

"It wasss on the end of thisshh key" the man replies.

About that time the cop looks down and sees the man's weiner hanging out of his fly for all the world to see.

He asks the man "Sir are you aware that you are exposing yourself?"

Momentarily confused, the drunk looks down at his crotch and without missing a

beat, blurts out..........

"Oh no. My girlfriend's gone, too!!!!!"

---------------------------------------------------A married Irishman went into the confessional and said to his priest, “I almost had an affair with another woman.”

The priest said, “What do you mean, almost?”

The Irishman said, 'Well, we got undressed and rubbed together, but then I stopped.'

The priest said, 'Rubbing together is the same as putting it in. You're not to see that woman again. For your penance, say five Hail Mary's and put £50 in the poor box.'

The Irishman left the confessional, said his prayers, and then walked over to the poor box. He paused for a moment and then started to leave. The priest, who was watching, quickly ran over to him saying, 'I saw that. You didn't put any money in the poor box!'

The Irishman replied, 'Yeah, but I rubbed the £50 on the box, and according to you, that's the same as putting it in!'

---------------------------------------------------A woman has been found dead at the bottom of the Thames in a suitcase...

Who said men can’t pack! !

---------------------------------------------------(Q) What’s long and thin, covered in skin, red in parts and goes in tarts?

(A) Rhubarb!

1) Toss it in the air, 2) There was the father, his son and his son’s son. This equals two fathers and 2 sons!, 3) He can’t swim - he is dead 4) She had already put sugar in it and when she tasted the new tea it was already sweet.

Jokes he he he :-)

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ACCOMMODATION

Escuela la Crujia Rural B & B & guesthouse in a pretty converted school, 10 minutes from Velez Malaga,Tel: 606 010 580.

Email: toni@escuelalacrujia.com Vista la Maroma Rural B & B La Vinuela Tel: 952 519 095 Mob:666396562 E-mail: vistalamaroma26@gmail.com Website: www.vistalamaroma.com

AIR CONDITIONING

Maraverclima, C/Verdemar 2, Local 5, Torre del Mar, Malaga. Call: 952 54 40 99 / 658 955 751

ARTIFICIAL GRASS

Stylex Green Tel: 678 103 028 email: i n f o @ s t y l e x g r e e n . c o m . www.stylexgreen.com

AWNINGS

Shademaker Awnings Enjoy the Al Fresco life style without burning to a crisp! Hundreds of choices of material, styles and models to suit all tastes. Also specialising in material changes to your existing awnings.

Save money... Pay in Sterling!!!

Call Craig on: 637 058 478

BOOKSHOPS

Pasatiempo Calle Infantes 30, Torre del Mar, 952 543 703, www.bookshoppasatiempo.com

BRITISH SUPERMARKETS

Arkwrights English Shop. Turn right at

Venta Baja Crossroads or call: 95 11 67 674 or 65 93 75 603 www.arkwrights-groceries.com

BUILDERS

Milton Construction - 20 yrs experience in all types of construction from routine maintenance and repairs to new builds, pools, landscaping.Tel:625348406 for free estimates.

CAR AND VAN RENTAL

One way van hire, UK, France and Spain. Call: 952 541 147

CAR DOCUMENTS

Registration, importation change of names (transferencia), driving licenses changed from english to spanish.

Tel: 952 21 21 01 & 952 51 19 66

CARS WANTED

Spanish or UK plates Inc. Vehicles for repair, all areas visited. Call: 677 237 566 Wanted all UK plated vehicles. Year 2000 onwards. cash paid. Call: 667 235 205

CARPENTERS

Andrew Rodgers 20 years experience in kitchens, wardrobes, shelving, aluminium door & windows. Call the Window Doctor for any window problem. Roller shutter blinds, mosquito blinds, security locks, repairs and renewals reasonable rates, Tel: 660 597 894 email: rodgersfamilyinspain@yahoo.co.uk

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Cabinet Maker & Designer all aspects of carpentry including kitchens, windows & doors, Dave: 686 307 769 Madercobrita Poligono la Panoleta, C/Juan Gris, Velez Malaga, 952 501 543

vanced, get the most out of your PC. Call David Fleck on: 952 510 729 / 620 328 382 or email: technophobe@orange.es Don’t Panic call Riofox Computer Services. See our article on Page 42 and main advertisement on Page 13.

Call Roy on: 958 640 068, Professional Machines, Best prices, Distance No Problem. 16years experience.

Curtains/Blinds/Cushions/Bedding etc All Professionally made to measure, alterations undertaken, call for free estimate, 630 414 429 or 952 519 151

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING CHILDCARE

Montessori and NVQ Early Years qualified (to level 4), experienced at working with children and young people of all age ranges.

I am looking for work as a nanny/babysitter, also school pick up and after school care in the Nerja area to Torre del Mar areas. References, C.V and certificates available. Call Rebecca on: 699 021 583 or email: rebecca.whale@gmail.com

CHIROPODISTS

Registered Chiropodist/Podiatrist offering a complete footcare service in the comfort of your own home. 15yrs experience NHS & private. Call: 636 866 715

CLEANING SERVICES

Sunshine Cleaners for a sparkling clean result, daily, weekly or monthly visits. Also change overs and keyholding service. Give us a call on 639 583 400 M&M Cleaners in Competa and surrounding areas, cleaning all the way down to the coast. call the reliable ladies on: 952 553 729 or 647 145 628 Clean & Rosie - Private cleaning undertaken on villas and apartments, including windows, ironing and laundry. References available. Call Rose on 685 245 516

COMPUTERS

Computer tuition and repairs Problem solving. Patient and professional. Call David on 952 549 607 or 654 899 976.

Computer supply & repair service. Wireless net installation & security. General IT problems solved. Computers built to price or spec. Tuition for beginners & advanced users - Lessons in your home. Call Paul: 952 55 75 65 / 663 70 26 91 Computer Problems? Help is at hand. Upgrades, repairs, hardware and sofware problems solved, NO FIX - NO FEE. Advice on buying and setting up the right computer for you. Tuition from complete beginners to ad-

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CURTAINS

DAY TRIPS & WALKS

Door to door service from Nerja or Competa for a maximum of 4 people to Granada, Cordoba, Ronda and more. For more info: http://www.sheilaspanishwalk.com/sheilasspanishwalks_039.htm Call Sheila on: 952 512 684

DECORATING & CLEANING

Painting, Decorating & all minor repairs.

Also villa changeovers, reliability and high quality work at a reasonable price. Phone Ian or Vanessa, Puente don Manuel,

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Business Listings are just 60€ a year.

That’s only 5€ a month OFFERS GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY!!

DOG BOARDING

Dogs - Home from home, boarding at my 10,000sqm finca in Rio Gordo. Offering a personal service where dogs live as family.

Call: 678 189 019 or e-mail: rachelwebb178@hotmail.com www.homefromhome.weebly.com.

Also within 15km daily home visits for dogs, cats, horses etc...

DOMESTIC ENGINEER

Domestic Appliance Engineer From Ariston - Zanussi Your kitchen appliances professionally repaired, 25yrs experience with major UK Company, Tel Mick: 616 370 539, email: mick.griffiths@hotmail.com

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ELECTRICIANS

Electro-cute! English time served approved electrician, 35yrs experience, Stefan 610 048 919 (see main advert) electrocutester@gmail.com Lakeside Property Services, 24 hour call out emergency Electrician and Plumber. Call David on: 627 931 357

ELECTRICITY CARD METER

Electricity Card Meter, Control electricity costs, set your own tariffs ideal for Air conditioning, pool pumps or whole house. Simple installation, 2 year guarantee. Only €99 inc. programming card and 20 pre paid cards.

952 546 597 / 664 210 048 / info@esola.es

ENGLISH/SPANISH MOBILE SECRETARY

English/Spanish mobile secretary available by the hour or by the day. Tlf: 661 335 628 / 952 970 980

ESTATE AGENTS/REAL ESTATE

Ab Ax Properties Colinias del Puerto 124, Avenida de Andalucia, Caleta de Velez, 952 511 103, www.abaxproperties.com Axarquia Properties SL 952 554 235 or 626 038 851, www.axarquiaproperties.com Fleming Properties, Calle Las Melosas, Edf Nautico, Torre del Mar, 952 547 131 or 637 278 306, www.fleming-properties.com Grapevine Estates,”An honest service” Tel: 952 556 583 or 600 832 099 www.grapevine-estates.com email: property@grapevine-estates.com Sunset Properties Apt 184, Competa.

Tel: 618 295 063 email:info@sunsetproperties-spain.com website: www.sunsetproperties-spain.com Connect Direct, 622 059 162 / 647 590 566, Email:enquiries@connectdirect4property.com www.connectdirect4property.com

FASHION

For fashionable jewellery, decorative brastraps and beautiful handbag hangers and more visit www.wedobling.com or call 645 614 749,

FURNITURE SHOPS

Carousel Second Hand Furniture, Vinuela Pueblo (Under Cajamar Bank), access via steps at side of bank, or slip road behind bank, 630 211 907 Interiores Indian handmade furniture & accessories. El Cruce de Periana, Puente don

Manuel. Tel 662 147 105 The Furniture Barns, Tel: 686 734 837 www.thefurniturebarns.com Email: info@thefurniturebarns.com Country Furniture, furnishings, accessories and much more. Our website shows the latest stock or visit us La Vaqueria in Benamargosa. Top of Calle del Arroyo Limon between the Coviran supermarket and Casa Axarquia.

Open 10-2 & 5-7 Tues - Fri & 10 - 1 Sat.

GARDENING SERVICES

Red Palm Beetles, Processionary Moths.

Call us for treatment and disposal of these garden problems. Tel: 657 165 373 Garrick Welch Gardening and general maintenance, Torrox, Nerja and surrounding areas. Also tiling, painting and small building works. Hourly rates, references available, no job too small. Friendly reliable service. Enquiries: 664 226 509 / 690 848 951 / 952 539 674 or email: av_gaz@yahoo.ie

GENERAL SERVICES

At your service All services from errand running to translating. Call: 670 068 309 Email:atyourservice1992@yahoo.es

GUITAR LESSONS

Professional Guitar Lessons, hire of guitars available, Alcaucin area. Tel: Tina 666 135 516

HAIRDRESSERS

Blades - 20 years experienced mobile hairdresser & nail technician for acrylic nails.

Call: 691 621 198

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Weight Control - Herbalife Independent Distributor, Bea Savory, 95 253 4795 Email: beasav@terra.es (business opportunity also available) Skin problems? Unwanted moles, warts or blemishes? Dr Suzanne Wildman-Chard can help improve your appearance with state of the art equipment and 30 years experience in the UK. Also treatments available for depression & chronic pain. Friendly affordable & initial consultation without charge. Tel Dr Suzanne on 952 725 415 or mob 678 117 894, www.wildman-chard-centre.es / e-mail: dr-suzanne@wildman-chard-centre.es Yoga, Health & Beauty Centre, 52, Calle Silla, Campillos, Malaga

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WeightWatchers Meetings in English.

Nerja, Velez and Torrox. Call Candace on 952 549 607 or 626 672 493 for further details.candace.edwards@weightwatchers.es Free product list from Energy Mountain suppliers of high quality natural health supplements and energy boosting products to the Axarquia area. Our herbal and nutritional preparations are obtained from well established sources and many have been used with our patients for more than twenty years.

We are constantly researching new products especially those which raise the vital energy of the body. We deliver free of charge to Puente Don Manuel, Trapiche Market, Comares, Velez Malaga, Arenas, Torre del Mar, Nerja. and the UK. For full product list and advice please contact us at: Energy Mountain. Tel: 01916451911 (UK or Skype) Mobile/Text: 626046238 (Spain)email: energymountain@hotmail.co.uk

HOLIDAY LETS

Villas to Let Privately owned luxury villas to let. Contact Christine: 627 820 669 www.villaslet.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Rain Matters rain harvesting solutions. Tel: 654 200 367 or 627 931 357 email: n i g e l @ r a i n m a t t e r s . c o m www.rainmatters.com

HORSE RIDING

Andalucia Horse riding, 1hr, 2 hr or day rides with picnic or bar lunch. Situated close to Lake Viñuela Also riding holidays with accomodation. Tel: 616 032 215, www.andaluciahorseriding.com Pony Riding, Main road Torrox-Competa between km 13 &14. Call: 626 836 736 Professional International Horse Rider Trainer, UK qualified, available for lessons, schooling etc.. Call Tina: 666 135 516 Los Caballos del Puente, Horse riding in the area around Lake Vinuela. One hour 20€, two hours 30€. Call: 697 594 824

HOTELS

Hotel Miraya **, C/Patron Veneno 6, Paseo Maritimo de Torre del Mar. Tel: (34) 95 254 59 69, Fax: (34) 95 254 55 15.

Email: www.hotelmiraya.com

HOUSE CLEARANCES

M & S House Clearances, best prices, anything considered! Also man with van for

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removals and transportation. Call 952 037 762 / 669 454 791 / 952 553 189 or 652 325 387 House & Garage Clearances. Car Boot stock wanted. Fair prices paid. Call: 680 751 868 House Clearance & Removals. All items considered, cash payable on collection. Fast & Reliable service. Call Paul: 626 160 869

INSURANCE

LCJ INSURANCE, Not the cheapest, Not the dearest, Almost certainly the best, *Health Insurance, * Travel Insurance - Multi trips, *Car and House Insurance, * Funeral Plans, Call: 952 515 224

KENNELS AND CATTERY

The White House Kennels. Well established, professional holiday home for Cats and Dogs. Each kennel has it’s own indoor accommodation and outdoor run, as well as a communal 300m2 exercise area. Each cattery has an upstairs and downstairs, with toys designed to stimulate and entertain. All securely set within the peaceful countryside setting of Mondron, within a 10 minute drive from Periana. For bookings or to view call: 649 320 055 or email: thewhitehousekennels@yahoo.co.uk This business is for sale.

LAUNDRY SERVICES

3-J's Campo Laundry Service Your Laundry Washed and Ironed. We Pick up and Drop off. Everyday is a washday for the 3-J's. Torre, Vinuela, Colmenar and inland. Julie 699 349 748

LAWYERS

Carmen Silvia, Solicitors Abogados, Spanish solicitors, English Spoken, Torrox Costa, Urb. Costa del Oro local 8, (very near Notaria Office). Free initial consultation, 952 967 004 Email: carmensilvia@telefonica.net International Law Solutions. English speaking Spanish Lawyer. English and Spanish legal advisors. Urb Torrox Park, Zona Comercial 3, 952 527 831 or 615 338 139, info.ils@hotmail.com

MACHINE HIRE

Machines for hire, for all your building & reform requirements, with or without driver.

Call: 696 547 646, on road to lake.

Saxon SL JCB Digger Hire. New machine Good rates. Velez Malaga Call: 678 23 22 53 or 662 39 83 72

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MASSAGE (THERAPEUTIC)

George Donker, massage, sport injuries, pain alleviation, stress therapy. Practice: 952 555 206. Mobile: 626 198 238, Caleta de Velez, 10 treatments half price.

MIDWIFE

Karen Fagan Independent Midwife, NERJA british registered with Woman and with NMC London and also with Official Colegio de Enfermeria Malaga. Homebirth/waterbirth/antenatal/ postnatal visits in the home. Birthing classes and antenatal clinics at Clinica del Mar La Herradura.Tel: 606 911 240 or Clinic 952 882 792. www.costaguide.net/karen-fagan

OPTICIANS

Heiko Stumbeck, Avda Andalucia 119, Torre del Mar, 952 967 923 and C/Antonio Ferrandiz "Chanquete" 23-25, Nerja, 952 528 395. C/Jacinto, Benavente Edf. No. 6, Fuengirola, 952 197 565

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

Painter and Decorator Interior and Exterior, Rejas and Gates, Woodwork, Paint Effects, Low Prices, High Quality, Free Quotes also General maintenace. Tel: 696 716 786

PALM TREES

Palms, trees and plants of all kind. For example: Wasingtonia Palm tree, 3m trunk 395€. Call Jeanette for further details, prices & info, as well as wholesale on: 659 110 165 or email: elpoli@web.de

PET COURIERS

Pet Taxi- UK, France & Spain Delivered door to door. Call: 667 235 205

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Sanne H. Mortensen, BSc (Hons), MCSP, SRP, Spanish registered, Col no 2066. Clinic appointments or home visits in the Axarqùia region. Experienced UK trained physiotherapist offering post-operative rehabilitation and general musculo-skeletal conditions. Tel 626 152 756

PLASTERERS

Fully qualified plasterer. For all your plastering requirements & any other building work undertaken call Darren Izzi on: 626 439 850

PLUMBERS

24hr plumbing, drainage & all gas appliances, call 666 123 055 / 648 806 016 / 952 514 333

PRINTING

Business Cards Flyers / Menus / Posters 1000’s of graphics. Black & white or colour.

Design / Print / Laminate. Telephone Jackie: 952 534 947 Mobile: 625 928 600 Email: jackdavetorrox@hotmail.com

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Property maintenance Villa Care: For your Holiday Rental Property we provide cleaning, laundry, welcome pack, key holding, security checks, pool cleaning, gardening, painting, general maintenance and call out service.

Established 5 years with references available. Tel. David or Rebecca Francis 649328338 or 629538142 or 951321524.

Pool cleaning. Experienced reliable couple for pool cleaning/maintenance and property change overs for letting, including cleaning & laundry. References available. Vinuela area. Call Keith or Carol 659724265 or email fincaanna@hotmail.com Property Care, for cleaning, gardening, general property maintenance. Reliable service. Refs available. Call Denise or Dave for friendly chat on 616 869 429 Doctores de la Casa, We revitalise your property for re-sale or rental. Property or room makeovers, Property Management, Pool & Garden Maintenance, Guest Services. Call: 657 247 647 or email: doctoresdelacasa@gmail.com AxarCare™ Property Management and Maintenance Services. A full range of property maintenance services carried out by professionals, Building, Painting, Electrical Work & Plumbing the one stop solution. Property Management Specialists a very comprehensive service, Including professional pool cleaning, full details on the AxarCare website. Axarcare we take care of all your property needs. Company Website: www.axarcare.com Tel :616-809-423

REMOVALS

Move It, Removals & Light haulage Nerja-based, Call or email for free quote: 620459908. Email: marknerja@hotmail.com Ramsey Douglas. Removals UK Spain UK. Part & Full loads. Secure Storage. Local Removals. Well established, professional, family run business. For friendly advice & quotation - (0034) 952 115 322 w w w. ramsey douglas .com

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Man and Van (high top). €22 per hour.

Reliable and friendly service. Call Paul: 626 160 869

tradesmen, improving your Spanish, visits to the town hall, hospital etc.. Call us 661 335 628 / 952 970 980

Tenants-All types of rental,holiday,long/short term lets etc.,Owners - Make sure I know about your property, Please ensure you have contacted me so that I can help you.

Tina 0034 666135516 Email: tinahall1959@hotmail.co.uk www.spanishmanagement.com Rent a Home Avenida Andalucia, 133, Torre del Mar. Call: 952 547 554 or 680 210 414. Email: info@rentahomespain.com website: www.rentahomespain.com

Spraytex Paint Protection, Spraytex provides spray applied textured finish, resinbased paint from the UK. Giving total protection against all weather conditions.

Durable no more chipping or flaking. 20 times thicker than conventional paint. With affordable prices we guarantee to be cheaper than similar competitors.

Call: 626 641 476

RENTALS

RESTAURANTS

Taj Mahal ( Torre del Mar ) Avda. Anadalucia, Blq. Jupiter, Pasaje Timon 2, C/Timon.

Tel: 952 547 798 Taj Mahal ( Puente don Manuel ) Next door to Chiringuito Antonios, Venta Baja.

Tel: 952 510 886 or 667 934 731

SATELLITE T.V.

Total Satellite Installations Call Phil on: 629 556 266. Email:philbraid@hotmail.com Sky Shop Torre del Mar. Call: 667 235 205 or 952 541 147 Sat. Co. Sky and “Free Sat.” HD. Call us 7 days a week. Call Tom on: 657 484 853

SPANISH SERVICES FOR EXPATS

Spanish services for Expats if you need help with translations, dealing with the Spanish system, locating and negotiating with

SPECIALIST VILLA PAINTING

T.V. & BROADBAND

Riosat:SL, No landline required. Internet and telephone services. Some areas free install. Call now 626679018 during officehours 9-5

WEB DESIGNERS

Spanglish Webs, Web designs, Data Base Programmes, Hosting, Domains, Menu Designs, English - Spanish Translation. All at realistic prices.

Contact Rachel: spanglishwebs@gmail.com or telephone: 691 660 187 Website:www.spanglishwebs.com

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LOS ROMANES

FP0473

A 120m , three bedroom, two bathroom villa approached by a five minute track with Jacuzzi pool and enjoying tremendous views over Lake Vinuela.

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Almayate Alto

FP0565

99,950€

A fully reformed 1-2 bedroom village house with shaded roof terrace in this popular village close to all amenities.

119,000€

Sayalonga

FP0499

A rare opportunity to purchase a ruin of some 137m2 on an 800m2 plot with easy access and a few minutes drive to the coast or the motorway

Benamocarra

FP0365

245,000€

An immaculate, two bedroom, reformed house of some 120m2 done in a rustic style with 30m2 private courtyard and airconditioned 149,000€ throughout.

A well cared for, four bedroom villa with garage in this sought after location with communal pool and secure cul de 299,000€ sac location.

Trayamar, Caleta

FP0489

TORRE OFFICE Calle Playa Marina, 2 - DTorre del Mar. 29740 Tel: 952 54 71 31 Mob: 606 087 362 NERJA OFFICE Calle El Barrio, 11 Nerja. 29780 Tel: 952 52 41 40 Mob: 637 278 306